Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Northern California Preparatory
About the School
- NCPS is a fully WASC accredited, therapeutic and educational environment educating the Aspergers, high functioning autistic, emotionally disabled, OHI and learning disabled students.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1993
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
respectful dress code enforced
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is paid by referring school district.
School Notes
- A least restrictive non-public school for students ages 12 - 19. Established to help students deal with academic, behavioral and emotional difficulties. The goal for every student is to make a successful transition to public school, higher education or the workforce. Individual group and family therapy, speech therapy, psychiatric and behavioral services, CAHSEE prep. courses. Therapeutic educational environment serving special education students with emotional disabilities, while placing a strong emphasis on academic success and appropriate social skills. Services provided to male and female students ages 12 - 19 with such disabilities as Aspergers, high functioning autistic, ED, OHI, learning disabilities and mental health diagnosis. Staff consist of credentialed teachers, trained preventative maintenance staff and two full-time therapists as well as a part-time psychiatrist on campus.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Northern California Preparatory?
The application deadline for Northern California Preparatory is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Northern California Preparatory located?
Northern California Preparatory is located in the Southeastern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Southeastern Sacramento.
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