The Burkard School is a K-8 special education school in San Mateo, CA, specializing in social-emotional learning and executive functioning.
The Burkard School is a specialized K-8 school in San Mateo, CA, designed specifically to support students with diverse learning and developmental needs. The school utilizes a unique classroom model where each class is staffed by both a highly-trained educator and a dedicated behavior specialist. This dual-professional approach ensures that academic instruction is paired with immediate support for social-emotional learning, self-regulation, and executive functioning.
The school's environment is intentionally structured to help students become focused, regulated, and ready to learn. By integrating therapeutic services and developmental support directly into the classroom, the school addresses the specific needs of students with IEPs and other special education requirements. With an average class size of just seven students, the school provides the precision and individualized attention necessary for each child to reach their full academic potential.
The Burkard School is a nonsectarian, co-ed institution that offers rolling admissions. While the yearly tuition is approximately $43,500, the school provides financial aid to about 10% of its students. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), ensuring a high standard of specialized academic programming.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesKindergarten-8
Students35
Class Size7:1 ratio
Tuition$43,500
Fin. Aid10% receive aid
Est.2015
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $43,500 |
| Total Students | 35 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 53 |
| Average Class Size | 7 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Scott Thompson |
| Admissions Associate | Michelle Benham |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 48 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 10 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $29,250 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | theburkardschool.org/calendar |