Top 10 Best California Special Education Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 155 special education public schools serving 19,470 students in California.
The top ranked special education public schools in California are Berenece Carlson Home Hospital, Bridges Community Based School North County Consortium and California School For The Blind. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best California Special Education Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Berenece Carlson Home Hospital
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10952 Whipple St.
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 509-8759
Grades: K-12
| 479 students
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Bridges Community Based School North County Consortium
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9291 Old Redwood Hwy Bldg. 500
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 837-7727
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
California School For The Blind
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Walnut Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 794-3800
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Canyon Hills
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
260 S. Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Clearlake Creativity
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6945 Old Highway 53
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 995-9523
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Mark Twain Special Center
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11802 Loara St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6050
Grades: K-12
| 68 students
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Merit Academy
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 N. Cuyamaca St.
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 956-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Modoc County Special Education
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7110
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Nevada County Special Education
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-0611
Grades: K-8
| 52 students
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
San Luis County Special Education
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3360 Ed Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 593-3186
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
San Mateo County Special Education
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 802-5588
Grades: K-12
| 89 students
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Santa Cruz County Special Education
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5700
Grades: K-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Sierra Vista
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5280 Stirling St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 415-4414
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Sunrise (Special Education)
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1861 Silverwood Dr.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 687-0202
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Thompson Elementary School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
West Sonoma County Consortium
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
462 Johnson St.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 824-7911
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #1717.
Reach Academy
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
230 Jamacha Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 588-3580
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Elite Academy
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
230 Jamacha Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3545
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Esperanza Education Center
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25121 Pradera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-5470
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Florence E. Rata
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1373 W. Mesa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4585
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
James J. Mcbride Special Education Center
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3960 Centinela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Grades: 6-12
| 138 students
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4540 Michigan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 269-0681
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Anderson
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
24302 E. Fourth St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6311
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
California Avenue Elementary School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 W. Ca Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-4870
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Cccoe Special Education Programs
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4207 Delta Fair Blvd.
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 777-2000
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Central County Special Education Programs
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2964 Miranda Ave.
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 837-6007
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Coastal Buttes Academy
Special Education School
Reading: <50%
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
499 Margurite St. Ste. A
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Davila Day
Special Education School
Reading: <50%
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
540 G St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-5626
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
East Hills Academy
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1791 Rock Mountain Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2490
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
308 Weymouth Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 548-1371
Grades: 12
| 154 students
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Irwin O. Addicott Elementary School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4784 E. Dayton Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 253-6640
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Joseph Pomeroy Widney Career Prep And Transition Center
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2302 S. Gramercy Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 731-8633
Grades: 11-12
| 251 students
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
La Vista Center
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4501 Bannister Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Magnolia Park
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 558-4677
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
San Diego County Special Education
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6401 Linda Vista Rd. Rm. 409
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3774
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education public schools in California?
The top ranked special education public schools in California include Berenece Carlson Home Hospital, Bridges Community Based School North County Consortium and California School For The Blind.
How many special education public schools are located in California?
155 special education public schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California special education public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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