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Avalon Academy special needs school in Burlingame, CA
SchoolBurlingame, CA

Avalon Academy

Grades and ages

Grades K-12 & up to 22

Enrollment

19 students

Student-teacher ratio

5-1

Tuition

Contact for pricing

About Avalon Academy

Avalon Academy is a specialized private non-public school dedicated to serving students with movement disorders, cerebral palsy, and complex motor and communication needs, ages 5-22. This interdisciplinary program integrates comprehensive special education with full therapeutic services including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and adapted physical education. The school employs certified special education teachers, licensed therapists, and specialists trained in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to provide individualized education plans tailored to each student's unique physical, communication, and academic needs. Avalon Academy emphasizes a family-focused approach with strong parent partnerships, maintaining low student-teacher ratios to ensure personalized attention. The specialized campus is equipped with adaptive technology, mobility equipment, and therapeutic facilities to support students with complex physical disabilities while promoting independence, communication skills, and academic achievement through evidence-based interventions.

Student fit

Who this school serves

Grades and ages

  • Non-Public School
  • Private
  • Elementary (K-5)
  • High School (9-12)
  • Middle School (6-8)
  • Young Adult (18-22)

Learning needs supported

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • communication disorders
  • complex motor disabilities
  • movement disorders

Learning and support

Curriculum and therapeutic services

Services and supports

  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Speech and language therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Adapted physical education

Programs

Programs at Avalon Academy

Other programs and supports

  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Speech and language therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Adapted physical education

School facts

Practical details for families

School Day
6 hours
School Year
210 days
Student Body
Coed
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian

Tuition and funding

Tuition: Contact for pricing

  • Payment Plans Available

Transportation

  • Parent Drop Off

Enrollment

19 students

Visit us

Location and directions

Map

Physical address

818 Mahler Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010

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Reviews

2 reviews

5.0 out of 5 based on published family feedback.

Fantastic Institution

5/5

This Academy has done a great service for our community and with its exceptional staff and teaching methodologies has helped hundreds of students throughout the years. I can personally highly recommend this academy for those with developmental challenges and needs.

Alex · 9/11/2025

Caring community

5/5

We had a great experience with our son who attends Avalon. The teachers and staff care and communicate with us daily.

Jonathon · 8/28/2025

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