For the 2024-25 school year, there are 42 special education public schools serving 190 students in Virginia.
The top ranked special education public schools in Virginia are Key Center, Kilmer Center and Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Schools in Virginia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Key Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6404 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Kilmer Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8102 Wolftrap Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9051
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9051
Grades: PK-5
| 10 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Rank: #55.
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #66.
Amelia Street Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Amelia St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burke School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9645 Burke Lake Rd
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-7300
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-7300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cedar Lane School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
101 Cedar Ln Sw
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 208-2400
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 208-2400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Autism
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1501 Kiln Creek Pkwy
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 874-4444
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 874-4444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
West Washington St Extended, B
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7676
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7676
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Va. Training Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
521 Colony Road
Lynchburg, VA 24505
(804) 947-6000
Lynchburg, VA 24505
(804) 947-6000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Charlottesville Hosp. Ep.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2270 Ivy Road, Kluge Children'
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Commonwealth Ctr For Children & Adolescents
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1355 Richmond Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Coop Ctr For Excep Children
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
200 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-8811
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-8811
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Courthouse Academy Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7409 Brock Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 582-5242
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 582-5242
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Davis Career Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5600
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Day Treatment Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
383 Baugh Lane
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 525-4361
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 525-4361
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4601 Ironbound Rd B11
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 253-4250
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 253-4250
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1601 Wilson Blvd, The Heights
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 228-6440
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 228-6440
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Blackmore Center For Excellence
Special Education School
214 Big Stoney Creek Road
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2654
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2654
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7409 Brock Road
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-3498
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-3498
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Independence Nontraditional Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
14550 Aden Road
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6600
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
601 Childrens Ln, Rob3
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
laurel regional special Educational center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
401 Monticello Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5170
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5170
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
n virginia reg spec Educational pgm
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
14800 Joplin Rd
Manassas, VA 20108
(703) 791-7295
Manassas, VA 20108
(703) 791-7295
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Newport Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
13400 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-4444
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-4444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Va. Tr. Ctr. E.p
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9901 Braddock Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 323-4021
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 323-4021
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwester Regional Educational Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1481 Senseny Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 665-0103
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 665-0103
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pace West
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
14490 John Marshall Hwy
Gainesville, VA 20155
(571) 402-3700
Gainesville, VA 20155
(571) 402-3700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Piedmont Reg Ed/ivy Creek
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
227 Lambs Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 975-9420
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 975-9420
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pre-school Dev. Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2124 N. 29th St.
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 644-2357
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 644-2357
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pulley Career Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6500 Quander Rd
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 718-2700
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 718-2700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Quander Road School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6400 Quander Rd
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 718-2400
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 718-2400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
real special Educational center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6010
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Hospital Ep.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1000 E Marshall St, Vmi Bdlg
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-0426
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-0426
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in Virginia?
The top ranked special education public schools in Virginia include Key Center, Kilmer Center and Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School.
How many special education public schools are located in Virginia?
42 special education public schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia special education public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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