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.: 52%
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
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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Location
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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
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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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Location
Miles
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
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Encino, CA 91316
(661) 607-4684
Encino, CA 91316
(661) 607-4684
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Gr: 6-12 | 101 students
5300 White Oak Ave
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-6228
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-6228
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 429 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5031 Alonzo Ave
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 345-1672
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 345-1672
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5461 Louise Ave
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 986-5045
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 986-5045
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Gr: 2-12 | 209 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
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Quick Facts
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
5348 Newcastle Ave Ste 121
Encino, CA 91316
(661) 607-4684
Encino, CA 91316
(661) 607-4684
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 101 students
5300 White Oak Ave
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-6228
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 784-6228
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 429 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6043 Tampa Ave
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-3002
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-3002
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Our Lady Of Grace School
(Catholic)
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(818) 344-4162
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 344-4162
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
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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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Daycare / Preschool
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(818) 881-9707
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 881-9707
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18720 Linnet St.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 654-3300
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5726 Topeka Dr.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 881-1424
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 881-1424
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5213 Crebs Ave.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-1090
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-1090
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5060 Nestle Ave.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 342-6148
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 342-6148
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17931 Hatteras St.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 342-6353
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 342-6353
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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