The Prentice School in Santa Ana, CA, serves grades 1-8 with a focus on dyslexia and language-based learning differences
Founded over 38 years ago by parents seeking better educational outcomes for children with dyslexia, The Prentice School provides a specialized learning environment for students in grades 1-8. The school focuses on empowering students with language-based learning differences, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and auditory processing disorders, as well as co-occurring conditions such as ADD and ADHD.
The school utilizes an innovative program that leverages research and technology to support individualized learning. With an average class size of 12 and a faculty where 85% hold advanced degrees, the school offers robust special education support, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), therapeutic services, and developmental support. Students can also engage in diverse extracurriculars, ranging from Lego Robotics and Scratch Coding to specialized reading clubs like "Dog's Best Friend."
The Prentice School is a nonsectarian institution in Santa Ana, CA, with a formal dress code and rolling admissions. Tuition is approximately $35,250 for grades 1-6 and $36,500 for grades 7-8, with needs-based financial assistance available for eligible families. The school is accredited by WASC and CAIS, ensuring a high standard of specialized academic care.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades1-8
Students144
Class Size12:1 ratio
Tuition$35,250
Est.1986
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1986 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $35,250 |
| Tuition Notes | Grades 1 - 6 $35,250, Grades 7 - 8 $36,500, Needs-Based Financial Assistance may be available to eligible families. |
| Total Students | 144 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 85 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 1-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Janee Johnson |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 25 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 20 |
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
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Animal Club · Dog's Best Friend (Reading) · Dungeons and Dragons Club · Gardening Club · Japanese Culture Club · Lego Robotics Club · Scratch Coding for Kids · Arts and Music Programs: · Fine Arts Club · Musical Theater Club · Recorder Club · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Flag Football · Lacrosse · Pickleball · Soccer · Track and Field |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) · California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |