Stanbridge Academy is a K-12 special education school in San Mateo, CA, for students with learning and social challenges
Stanbridge Academy is a caring, inclusive K-12 school in San Mateo, CA, specifically designed for students with mild to moderate learning differences and social communication challenges. The school utilizes an individualized, whole-student approach to ensure that each child can develop their academic, social, and emotional capabilities to their fullest potential within a supportive environment.
The academy provides comprehensive support through specialized programs, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), therapeutic services, and developmental support. To foster a well-rounded experience, the school integrates speech and language services and counseling directly into its offerings. With an average class size of just 8 students and 17 dedicated teachers, the learning environment is highly structured and personalized to meet specific special needs.
Beyond academics, Stanbridge Academy offers a rich variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from yoga and mindfulness to clubs like Chess, Cooking, and Robotics. Students can also participate in various sports such as soccer, volleyball, and cross country. Tuition is approximately $57,500 and is all-inclusive of classroom supplies, textbooks, field trips, and special assemblies. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis and offers financial aid to approximately 20% of its students.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1982 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $57,500 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition includes special assemblies and speakers, overnight experiential trips and day field trips. All classroom supplies, textbooks and yearbooks are also included in this tuition amount. The school also provides counselors, a speech and language. |
| Total Students | 80 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Emily Mitchell |
| Admissions Associate | Linda Bargas |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 20 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $15,000 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Sports | Basketball · Cross Country · Flag Football · Soccer · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · After School Program · Chess Club · Community Service · Cooking Club · Dungeons and Dragons Club · Gardening Club · Minecraft Club · Student Government · Yearbook Club · Yoga/Mindfulness · Arts and Music Programs: · Ceramics · Choir · DJ Club · Drama Productions · Rock Band · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Dodgeball · Handball · Ping Pong/Table Tennis Team |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) · California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.stanbridgeacademy.org/calendar--events.html |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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