The Prentice School
Grades and ages
Grades K-8
Enrollment
149 students
Student-teacher ratio
13:1
Tuition
$38,250 to $39,500 per year (2026-27)
School photos
About The Prentice School
A group of parents founded The Prentice School in 1986 to give their children with dyslexia the education they needed. Today our 6.6-acre campus in the Orange County foothills has more than 25 classrooms and serves a maximum of 148 students in grades 1 to 8 with language-based learning differences and attentional disorders, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, auditory processing disorder, and ADHD.
Homeroom classes hold about 12 students. Each day students spend 60 minutes in Orton-Gillingham structured literacy groups of five or fewer, taught by instructors who complete a 12-month certification. Writing groups have six students and math groups eight or fewer. Our Common Core-aligned program also includes science, PE, art, assistive technology, and a therapist-led social emotional learning class.
We provide on-site speech and language therapy and employ a full-time Marriage and Family Therapist. We are WASC accredited, a member of CAIS, and a founding member of the Association of LD Schools. Tuition for 2026-27 is $38,250 for grades 1 to 6 and $39,500 for grades 7 to 8, and we offer needs-based financial aid and monthly payment plans.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Private
- Elementary (K-5)
- Middle School (6-8)
Learning needs supported
- Dyslexia
- Dysgraphia
- Dyscalculia
- ADHD
- Auditory processing disorder
- Anxiety
Specialties
- Orton-Gillingham instruction
- Small class sizes
- Assistive technology
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Speech-language therapy
- Marriage and family therapy
- Social emotional learning class
Programs
Programs at The Prentice School
Other programs and supports
- Speech-language therapy
- Marriage and family therapy
- Social emotional learning class
School facts
Practical details for families
- School Day
- 7 hours
- School Year
- 180 days
- Student Body
- Coed
- Religious Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
Accreditation and licensing
- WASC
- CAIS
Tuition and funding
Tuition: $38,250 to $39,500 per year (2026-27)
- Needs-based financial aid
- Monthly payment plans
Enrollment
149 students
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Prentice School
What learning differences does The Prentice School specialize in?
The Prentice School specializes in students in grades K–8 with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD, processing differences, and twice-exceptional (2e) profiles.
What is the instructional approach used at The Prentice School?
Instruction is rooted in evidence-based multisensory Orton-Gillingham, Slingerland, and Wilson Reading methods in small cohorts (6:1 ratio).
Can school districts place students at The Prentice School?
Yes, Prentice is a certified California Non-Public School (NPS) eligible for school district IEP placement contracts.
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