The Burkard School

South San Mateo Private School Special Education Grade K–8 Claimed Updated Jul 2026

Closed today Next open Mon 8:00 AM

The Burkard School is an independent K-8 school for bright, neurodivergent students who need extra support with self-regulation, executive functioning, and social-emotional learning. Classrooms have no more than 10 students through fifth grade and 12 in middle school, each led by both an experienced educator and a dedicated Behavior Specialist. The school offers a structured, multisensory curriculum with daily social-emotional learning instruction and behavioral supports embedded throughout the day. Elementary students demonstrated significant academic gains, with 68% scoring in the 90th percentile or above in at least one subject.

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Location Info

2333 Palm Ave

San Mateo, CA 94403

Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Financial Aid

  • Offers Financial Aid

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location Details

  • Staff are CPR certified.
  • Outdoor play space is available.
  • Program includes field trips.
  • No religious affiliation.

Programs Offered

Elementary School

Elementary School Grade K–5
  • Schedules

    Full Time

  • Calendar

    School Year

Description

The elementary school program serves bright, curious students who benefit from structured support with self-regulation, executive functioning, and social-emotional learning. Classrooms combine rigorous academics with hands-on, multisensory instruction, small class sizes capped at 10, and both a teacher and Behavior Specialist in every classroom to address each student's learning profile.

Education Types

  • Academic-Based
  • Therapeutic

Tuition & Fees

Full-time: $4,529/month

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