Top 3 Best Pennsylvania Special Education Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 special education public schools serving 464 students in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked special education public schools in Pennsylvania are Widener Memorial School, Pittsburgh Pioneer and Pittsburgh Conroy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Pennsylvania Special Education Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Widener Memorial School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1450 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Pioneer
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
775 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Conroy
Special Education School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1398 Page St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 529-3105
Grades: K-12
| 167 students
Rank: #44.
Pittsburgh Oliver
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2323 Brighton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125
Grades: 3-12
| 106 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education public schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked special education public schools in Pennsylvania include Widener Memorial School, Pittsburgh Pioneer and Pittsburgh Conroy.
How many special education public schools are located in Pennsylvania?
4 special education public schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania special education public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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