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Sam & Rose Stein Education Center

6145 Decena Dr
San Diego, CA 92120
At Sam & Rose Stein Education Cen school, Our programs range from brief early intervention and preventive work with troubled young people, to treatment with school age kids, to long-term special education and training for individuals with developmental disabilities.
We can be found assisting families in very difficult situations in many of our communities large and small, rural and suburban.
You will see our caring staff working with challenging populations that most other agencies shy away from in areas that are conveniently located to the people we serve.
The Education Program serves special education students 5 – 22 years of age and operates at three campus sites in San Diego.
The program serves students with developmental disabilities such as autism as well as students with emotional disorders and behavioral concerns.
Individualized education and behavior programs are developed for each student to meet their specific needs.
An intensive student to staff ratio is used, involving special education teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, counselors, psychologists and other aide level staff.
Both academic and community-based functional curriculum options are available. Vocational training and transition services are provided to secondary level students.
Consultation with a Board Certified Child Psychiatrist is available as well.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
96 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
68%
State avg.: 51%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Sam & Rose Stein Education Center?
The application deadline for Sam & Rose Stein Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Sam & Rose Stein Education Center located?
Sam & Rose Stein Education Center is located in the Grantville neighborhood of San Diego, CA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in San Diego, CA is $16,542 for elementary schools and $28,627 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in San Diego, CA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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