Illustrative photoThe Springstone School - Lafayette
Grades and ages
Grades 6-12
Enrollment
52 students
Students per teacher
5.2 per full-time teacher
Tuition
Privately placed: $35,000 annual tuition plus fees; District placed via IEP: $40,500 annual tuition plus fees (2026-2027 rates)
About The Springstone School - Lafayette
The Springstone School is an independent nonprofit nonpublic school (NPS) located at 1035 Carol Lane in Lafayette, California. It serves students in grades 6 through 12 who have executive functioning challenges associated with diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1, ADHD, Non-Verbal Learning Disability, anxiety, and related neuro-cognitive profiles.
The program integrates pragmatic language, occupational therapy, organizational skills, and life skills into the academic classroom and community activities. Students follow a rigorous curriculum aligned with California Common Core Standards in small self-contained classrooms with a low student-teacher ratio. Placement occurs through district IEP referral or private application, with open enrollment and mid-year options when space is available.
The school emphasizes building independence, social connections, and community engagement while preparing students for post-secondary success. It maintains a serene campus environment and offers an ACCESS program focused on real-world skills, self-advocacy, and community participation.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Private
- Middle School (6-8)
- High School (9-12)
Learning needs supported
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1)
- ADHD
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Executive Functioning Disorder
- General Anxiety Disorder
- Non-Verbal Learning Disability
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Occupational therapy
- Pragmatic language support
- Social skills instruction
- Mindfulness
Programs
Programs at The Springstone School - Lafayette
Other programs and supports
- Occupational therapy
- Pragmatic language support
- Social skills instruction
- Mindfulness
School facts
Practical details for families
- Students per Teacher
- 5.2 per full-time teacher
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- School Year
- 180 days
- Student Body
- Coed
- Religious Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
Accreditation and licensing
- WASC
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Privately placed: $35,000 annual tuition plus fees; District placed via IEP: $40,500 annual tuition plus fees (2026-2027 rates)
Enrollment
52 students
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Springstone School - Lafayette
Who does the school serve?
We serve neurodiverse students in grades 6-12 with executive functioning challenges associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1, ADHD, Non-Verbal Learning Disability, anxiety, and related diagnoses.
What grades and ages?
We offer middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) programs.
How do families enroll or get placed?
Students may be placed privately or through a district referral via the IEP process. We accept applications year-round with open enrollment and mid-year entry when space allows.
Is tuition covered by districts?
District-placed students have tuition billed to the district of residence. Private placements have set annual tuition and fees.
What therapies and supports are provided?
We embed occupational therapy, pragmatic language support, social skills instruction, mindfulness, and organizational skills into the daily academic program and community activities.
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