Admissions & Enrollment at The| Prentice School

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All prospective families must submit an online admissions inquiry through our system. Click the 'Inquire Now' button at the top of the screen to get started!

QUESTIONS? CALL OUR ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR AT (714) 786-3596.

Inquiry Response

Our Enrollment Director will call to discuss student's academic needs, answer questions, and review the admissions process.

QUESTIONS? CALL OUR ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR AT (714) 786-3596.

Document Collection

Families will be required to submit supporting documents including current IEP Multidisciplinary Assessment, IEP Information / Eligibility Report, Private Psychoeducational Assessment and any other documents which would assist in determining if Prentice would be an appropriate placement are to be emailed to the Enrollment Director. Our Education Team will review documents to ensure our program will benefit your child.

QUESTIONS? CALL OUR ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR AT (714) 786-3596.

Meeting with Enrollment Director

Upon a full review and approval of your student's documents, a parent conference and private tour will be scheduled with our Enrollment Director to discuss your student and to answer questions about The Prentice School.

QUESTIONS? CALL OUR ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR AT (714) 786-3596.

Student Visit & Admissions Application

Students will be invited to visit The Prentice School for 3 to 5 days as a final step for admissions evaluation. Family will be required to submit an Application for Admission including a $100 application fee prior to the student visitation.

QUESTIONS? CALL OUR ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR AT (714) 786-3596.

Enrollment Decision

The student's teaching team will meet with the enrollment committee to discuss the student visitation. The team takes academic needs, student's positive attitude, individual characteristics and group participation into account when making final enrollment decision.

Families will be notified in writing of the enrollment committee's decision.

Accepted students must complete FACTS Enrollment prior to starting school.

QUESTIONS? CALL OUR ENROLLMENT DIRECTOR AT (714) 786-3596.

Prentice at a Glance

Grade Levels: Grades 1 - 8

Total Maximum Students: 148

Maximum Classroom Size: 13 to 1

Student Demographic: Prentice serves students who have language-based learning differences and attentional disorders. Common diagnoses served at Prentice are dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, auditory processing disorder, ADD/ADHD, and anxiety. Students with an IEP are eligible for special education under the categories of Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Other Health Impairment (OHI) for ADD/ADHD, and Speech or Language Impairment (SLI).

The Prentice School is not an appropriate placement for students with a primary diagnosis or eligibility of autism or with primary behavior, social or emotional issues.

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Tuition Rates

Tuitions for the 2025-26 school year is based on student's grade level.

Elementary Program (Grades 1 - 6): $37,000

Junior High Program (Grades 7 - 8): $38,250

In addition to the tuition fee, an annual $500 non-refundable registration and materials fee is required for enrollment and re-enrollment.

The Prentice School offers needs-based financial aid on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page at: Tuition & Payment Options

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Affording Prentice

We realize that sending your student to Prentice is a big decision. We view the lifelong benefits of our program as priceless. To ensure that all families have the ability to send qualified students to us, The Prentice School's Board of Directors is committed to providing a needs-based tuition assistance program which enables students who might not otherwise be able to attend our school to receive the benefits of a Prentice education.

Tuition assistance funds are limited and distributed based on application date and need.

In some cases, a student's tuition is reimbursed or paid for by the student's home school district. This is usually done with the help of a special education attorney or advocate.

The Prentice School also offers convenient tuition payment plans including monthly payment plans for all students.

For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page at: Tuition & Payment Options

For more information about tuition assistance, education loans and convenient payment plans, please contact our business office at (714) 244-4641.

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Is Tuition Tax-Deductible?

We stand out among private schools by serving a unique population. For many families, The Prentice School’s tuition and fees may qualify as a tax-deductible medical expense, potentially reducing annual costs by thousands. Additionally, transportation expenses can often be tax-deductible. For detailed information, visit the LDA of America website, and speak with your personal tax advisor to confirm eligibility. Individual circumstances vary, so a local CPA with expertise in this area is recommended.

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Can I withdraw from a 529 Plan or 401K?

You can use up to $10,000 annually from a 529 Plan to cover private school tuition. Speak with your personal tax advisor to confirm eligibility. Individual circumstances vary, so a local CPA with expertise in this area is recommended.

It is advised that before applying for Financial Aid, families consider using funds from their 401K to afford tuition. Our Financial Aid committee takes family's 401K status into consideration.

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New Student Waitlist

The Prentice School curriculum is built for small groups. To ensure success for all of our students, our courses have a maximum student amount and are closed when filled. You may place your student on a Waitlist for Closed grade levels.

To place your student on the Waitlist, you must complete the Intake process and Review of Documentation with our Admissions Team.

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Frequent Questions about Admissions

Many students with learning disabilities also have co-occurring ADD or ADHD. The Prentice School enrolls students with additional ADD or ADHD diagnosis. However, our program is not designed for students with emotional disorders or social or behavioral challenges.

The Prentice School does not enroll students with a primary diagnosis of ASD. Our program is built for students with language-based learning disorders only and is not designed for students with social or behavioral challenges.

The Prentice School is a private school with a comprehensive admissions process. Our goal is always to ensure that our program is a good fit for your child. A potential student is offered enrollment at Prentice by our Admissions and Enrollment team throughout the school year as long as there is space in the classroom.

You must submit a digital inquiry from our website. Click the Inquire button or follow this link.

You will be contacted by our Admissions Coordinator to complete your initial qualification interview prior to completing any further steps.

Every student’s journey is unique. Some students stay at Prentice for their entire elementary education, while others stay with us for a few years before moving to a mainstream school setting. Starting in grade 7, we offer high school transition support and guidance to all junior high students.

Students from Prentice attend private, public and charter schools for high school. It’s important to look at all available options in choosing what program will best fit the needs of the student.

Tuition Rates

Tuitions for the 2024-25 school year is based on student's grade level.

Elementary Program (Grades 1 - 6): $35,250

Junior High Program (Grades 7 - 8): $36,500

In addition to the tuition fee, an annual $500 non-refundable registration and materials fee is required for enrollment and re-enrollment.

Yes. The Prentice School offers needs-based tuition assistance to qualified families.

Approximately 25% of our families receive tuition assistance. Students must complete the admissions process and be offered enrollment before they can submit an application (including current tax returns, W-2s and income supporting documents) through FACTS Grant & Aid.