Illustrative photoFrostig School West
Grades and ages
Ages 5-18
Enrollment
135 students
Student-teacher ratio
6:1
Tuition
Contact School for Comprehensive Schedule & District Referral Info
About Frostig School West
Frostig School in Los Angeles and Pasadena, California, is a nationally renowned non-profit independent day school and research center established in 1951, dedicated exclusively to educating children in Kindergarten through 12th Grade with learning differences, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and mild autism. Grounded in decades of clinical research pioneered by Marianne Frostig, the school provides small, structured classrooms (6:1 ratio) led by master special educators. The curriculum integrates research-backed multisensory literacy, executive functioning coaching, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and assistive technology, preparing neurodivergent students for academic success, college admissions, and meaningful careers.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- K-5
- 6-8
- 9-12
- Ages 5-18
Learning needs supported
- ADHD
- autism
- dyscalculia
- dysgraphia
- dyslexia
- language-based learning disabilities
- twice-exceptional
Specialties
- Dyslexia & Reading Differences
- ADHD / Executive Function Deficits
- Dyscalculia & Dysgraphia
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1)
- Visual & Auditory Processing Weaknesses
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology
- Occupational & Sensory Therapy
- Educational Therapy
- Executive Function Coaching
Programs
Programs at Frostig School West
Other programs and supports
- Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology
- Occupational & Sensory Therapy
- Educational Therapy
- Executive Function Coaching
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
- California Department of Education Certified NPS
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Contact School for Comprehensive Schedule & District Referral Info
- School District Non-Public School (NPS) Placement
- Need-Based Financial Assistance
- Private Pay
Enrollment
135 students
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Frostig School West
What makes Frostig School unique in Southern California?
Frostig combines over 70 years of pioneering research in learning differences with integrated on-site speech, OT, and educational therapies in a 6:1 classroom setting.
Can public school districts fund placement at Frostig?
Yes, Frostig is a certified California Non-Public School (NPS) contracted by school districts throughout Greater Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley.
Are high school diploma tracks and college counseling provided?
Yes, Frostig offers WASC-accredited high school diplomas, A-G college-preparatory coursework, AP courses, and comprehensive college transition guidance.
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