The Elliott Institute is a certified Non-Public School specializing in academic, language, and behavior intervention as well as treatment of children with special needs.
We offer an Integrated Educational Program which includes academics, language and behavior intervention.
There is limited enrollment for 4 classrooms. Our classroom ratio is 2:1.
1:1 Aides are provided per IEP's. Our goal is to return the students to full inclusions with or without an aide or to the special education classroom in their own neighborhood schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
11 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki pants and polo shirts in approved colors
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
We contract with various school districts.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Contact main office for more information.
Admissions Director
Alicia A. Elliott
Admissions Associate
Nayrie Tarpinian
School Notes
- School Motto: 'It seems that for success in science or art, a dash of autism is essential' - Hans Asperger
- The Elliott Institute is a certified Non-Public School specializing in academic, language, and behavior intervention as well as treatment of children with special needs.
- We offer an Integrated Educational Program which includes academics, language and behavior intervention.
- There is limited enrollment for 4 classrooms.
- Our classroom ratio is 2:1.
- 1:1 Aides are provided per IEP's.
- Our goal is to return the students to full inclusions with or without an aide or to the special education classroom in their own neighborhood schools.
Source: Verified school update
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When is the application deadline for Elliott Institute?
The application deadline for Elliott Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Elliott Institute located?
Elliott Institute is located in the Montrose neighborhood of La Crescenta, CA.
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