Specialized private school for dyslexic students grades 3–8 using proven Slingerland multi-sensory method with small classes of 6 students
Stellar Academy for Dyslexics is a specialized private school serving students in grades 3–8 who have dyslexia or related reading differences. Using the Slingerland approach—a proven multi-sensory method designed specifically for language arts instruction—the school provides targeted, evidence-based teaching that addresses the root causes of dyslexic reading struggles. With an average class size of just 6 students and 75% of faculty holding advanced degrees, your child receives expert instruction tailored to how dyslexic learners process language.
The Slingerland curriculum integrates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning to strengthen phonological awareness, decoding, and reading comprehension. This structured, systematic approach has helped generations of dyslexic students build confidence and real literacy skills. The school's small, supportive environment allows teachers to individualize instruction while fostering a community where students with dyslexia thrive academically and socially.
Founded in 1988, Stellar Academy enrolls 13 students and maintains a 75% acceptance rate. Tuition is $29,895 annually, with a summer program available for $1,900. The school is nonsectarian and co-ed, with 60% students of color. Contact Admissions Director Brenda Huckaby at (510) 742-3165 or visit stellaracademy.org to learn more about enrollment, which has a December 1 deadline.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades3-8
Students13
Class Size6:1 ratio
Tuition$29,895
Est.1988
DeadlineDec. 1
Accreditation & Memberships
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1988 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $29,895 |
| Total Students | 13 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75 |
| Average Class Size | 6 |
| Grades Offered | 3-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Brenda Huckaby |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 60 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference Programs
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Other associations(s) for exceptional children |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer Program Cost | $1,900 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Contact the school
(510) 742-316539399 Cherry St NP2, Newark, California 94560
www.stellaracademy.org/contact-us