Ideal Academy For Exceptional Learners in Tarzana, CA is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 1 through 7 in a large city environment.
The school has an enrollment size of 5 students with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1, supported by 2 teachers.
It ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for diversity, with 100% of its students representing students of color.
This California K–7 private school is located in a city community and provides small–group educational settings tailored to its enrollment size.
Ideal Academy For Exceptional Learners operates in Tarzana's education landscape alongside nearby private schools serving early childhood through high school levels.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-7
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ideal Academy For Exceptional Learners ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
5 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ideal Academy For Exceptional Learners?
The application deadline for Ideal Academy For Exceptional Learners is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91s
The nearest high school to Ideal Academy For Exceptional Learners is The American University For Science And Technology (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sage Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Gan Israel Pre School (0.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
18375 Collins Street, #112,
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 996-1863
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 996-1863
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students
Gan Israel Pre School
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
18181 Burbank Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 758-3838
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 758-3838
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 73 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Scholars Montessori ![Little Scholars Montessori Photo - Little Scholars Montessori-Tarzana]( "Little Scholars Montessori Photo - Little Scholars Montessori-Tarzana")
Daycare / Preschool
18706 Hatteras St
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 343-1794
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 343-1794
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 72 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Childs World School - Encino
Daycare / Preschool
6100 Lindley Ave
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 343-8122
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 343-8122
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 193 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
5901 Lindley Ave
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 343-4600
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 343-4600
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 168 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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