The Marianne Frostig Center is a special education school in Pasadena and LA serving grades 1-12 with expertise in dyslexia and autism.
The Marianne Frostig Center for Educational Therapy provides a specialized, comprehensive experience for students in grades 1-12 with complex learning differences, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, auditory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHD. Serving Los Angeles County, the school has campuses in Pasadena and West Los Angeles, focusing on academic, social, and emotional needs.
The school offers a structured environment with low student-to-teacher ratios, ranging from 5:1 at the West campus to 6:1 in Pasadena. All teaching staff are credentialed in special education and participate in ongoing professional development. The curriculum is WASC-accredited, ensuring credits and diplomas are recognized by the California Department of Education.
As a nonsectarian institution, Frostig offers extracurriculars including arts, music, drama, swimming, soccer, and track and field. Student transportation services are provided. Admissions are on a rolling basis, accepting private students and those funded by public school districts. Financial aid is available to a portion of the student body.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades1-12
Students218
Class Size12:1 ratio
Tuition$40,000
Fin. Aid10% receive aid
Est.1951
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES), California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1951 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $40,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Frostig School accepts private students and students who are funded by their public school district. |
| Total Students | 218 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 1-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Fran Wasley |
| Admissions Associate | Jessica Gatlin |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 75 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 10 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $7,500 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 24 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
dyslexiadysgraphiadyscalculiaauditory processing disordersautism spectrumattention issues
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Flag Football · Football · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Dances · Evening with the Fine Arts (in a gallery setting · students show and sell their art) · Club or Organization: · Student Government · Yearbook · Arts and Music Programs: · Drama and Music Productions · Field Trips · Music and dance lessons |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) · California Association of Private Special Education Schools (CAPSES) · California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | frostigschool.org/pasadena-campus-calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |