Special needs and learning differences: San Antonio schools and funding
A TEFA student with an IEP can receive up to $30,000, depending on their district and IEP setting. Below are the San Antonio-area private schools that reported matching services, the approved therapists and tutors by specialty, and what the account pays for.
Dyslexia & dysgraphia
Schools that report reading specialists or a learning-differences focus, plus approved San Antonio tutors and therapists who list dyslexia.
18 schools · 25 approved providers →Autism & behavioral support
Schools that report special education services and approved providers listing autism support or behavioral therapy.
9 schools · 19 approved providers →Speech, language & hearing
Schools with on-campus speech therapy, Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children, and approved speech-language providers.
8 schools · 28 approved providers →ADHD & neurodivergent learners
Approved providers listing ADHD, executive function or a neurodivergent focus, and schools built around one-to-one or small-group teaching.
33 schools · 21 approved providers →What an IEP adds in the largest districts
| Home district | TEFA-funded students (Jul 29, 2026) | IEP: speech only (00) | IEP: mainstream (40) | IEP: resource / self-contained (41-44) | IEP: residential facility (81-89) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside ISD | 2,271 | $11,424 | $17,026 | $15,904 | $26,142 |
| North East ISD | 1,536 | $11,418 | $16,989 | $15,873 | $26,054 |
| San Antonio ISD | 972 | $11,347 | $16,497 | $15,465 | $24,876 |
| Comal ISD | 878 | $11,442 | $17,156 | $16,011 | $26,452 |
| Judson ISD | 716 | $11,397 | $16,842 | $15,751 | $25,701 |
| Lackland ISD | under 30 | $11,820 | $19,208 | $18,630 | $30,000 |
Totals are the $10,474 base plus the district add-on from the Comptroller's 2026-27 Special Education Funding Table, capped at $30,000. Funded counts come from the TEFA Annual Demographic Report (data as of July 29, 2026); districts with fewer than 30 participants aren't listed in that report. All San Antonio-area districts →
Schools reporting special-education services (13)
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TEFA | Students* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Christian School 670 Old Boerne Rd, Bulverde 78163 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | New Braunfels, Bulverde & Canyon Lake | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 438 |
| Healy-Murphy Center 618 Live Oak St., San Antonio 78202 | Independent & Secular Schools | Central San Antonio | 9-12 | Not listed | 144 |
| New Braunfels Christian Academy 220 FM 1863, New Braunfels 78132 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | New Braunfels, Bulverde & Canyon Lake | PK-12 | ✓ TEFA | 574 |
| Providence Catholic School 1215 N St Marys St, San Antonio 78215 | Catholic Schools | Central San Antonio | 6-12 | ✓ TEFA | 203 |
| River City Christian School 5810 Blanco Rd, San Antonio 78216 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | North Central | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 40 |
| St. John Berchmans School 1147 Cupples Rd, San Antonio 78226 | Catholic Schools | South & Southeast San Antonio | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 87 |
| St. John Bosco School 5630 W Commerce St, San Antonio 78237 | Catholic Schools | West Side, Lackland & Alamo Ranch | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 170 |
| St. Pius X Catholic School 7734 Robin Rst, San Antonio 78209 | Catholic Schools | Central San Antonio | PK-8 | ✓ TEFA | 201 |
| Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children 603 E Hildebrand Ave, San Antonio 78212 | Independent & Secular Schools | Central San Antonio | PK-4 | Not listed | 109 |
| The Winston School 8565 Ewing Halsell, San Antonio 78229 | Independent & Secular Schools | Northwest | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | 169 |
| Tripoint Schools 6660 First Park Ten Blvd, San Antonio 78213 | Independent & Secular Schools | North Central | K-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
| Vineyard Christian School 15310 Huebner Rd, San Antonio 78248 | Christian Schools Christian (non-denominational) | North Central | PK-5 | ✓ TEFA | 182 |
| Vineyard Christian Secondary School 15310 Huebner Rd, San Antonio 78248 | Christian Schools | North Central | 6-12 | ✓ TEFA | — |
* K-12 enrollment reported to the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24 or 2021-22). "Not listed" means the school wasn't in the state TEFA finder when we checked on October 11, 2026.
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