For the 2023-24 school year, there are 33 special education public schools serving 1,649 students in Arizona.
The top ranked special education public schools in Arizona are Mary Meredith K-12 School, Sunflower School and White Tanks Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Arizona Special Education Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Sunflower School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
White Tanks Learning Center
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Rank: #44.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Grades: PK-12
| 75 students
Rank: #55.
Kelly
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Rank: #66.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Asdb - Tucson Campus
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 202 students
Rank: #1010.
Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4125 N. 14th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Grades: 5-12
| 172 students
Rank: #1111.
Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Grades: PK-12
| 242 students
Rank: n/an/a
A. C. E.
Special Education School
11279 W Grier Rd
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4773
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4773
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arizona Autism Charter - Online High School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
4125 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program
Special Education School
1607 Navajo Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Fbc East Valley Preschool
Special Education School
2005 N 91st Pl
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Fbc Main Preschool
Special Education School
1234 E Northern Ave
Tucson, AZ 85754
(602) 331-1470
Tucson, AZ 85754
(602) 331-1470
Grades: PK
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Fbc West Valley Preschool
Special Education School
2430 S 75th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Phoenix Day School For The Deaf Preschool
Special Education School
1946 W Morten Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Grades: PK
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Satellite 1 Preschool (Jo Combs Preschool)
Special Education School
37611 N Pecan Crk
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Tucson Campus Preschool
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Region 1
Special Education School
1000 E Butler Ave Ste 115
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Region 2
Special Education School
8055 N 24th Ave Ste 103
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Region 3
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cottonwood Education Services
Special Education School
301 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: PK-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Learning Center
Special Education School
29895 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5378
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5378
Grades: PK-K
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elona P. Cooley Early Child Development Center
Special Education School
1100 S Recker Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 279-8400
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 279-8400
Grades: PK
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Musd Early Learning And Resource Center
Special Education School
7651 N Oldfather Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-4900
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-4900
Grades: PK
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nueva Vista School / Arizona State Hospital
Special Education School
2500 E Van Buren St # G1181
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-1331
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-1331
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orangedale Early Learning Center
Special Education School
5048 E Oak St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6800
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6800
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Snowflake Preschool
Special Education School
682 W School Bus Ln
Snowflake, AZ 85937
(928) 536-4156
Snowflake, AZ 85937
(928) 536-4156
Grades: PK
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Region
Special Education School
1047 S 4th Ave Fl 2
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sue Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center
Special Education School
18655 E Jacaranda Blvd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8600
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 279-8600
Grades: PK
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tucson Vip - Inactivating In Fy 21
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in Arizona?
The top ranked special education public schools in Arizona include Mary Meredith K-12 School, Sunflower School and White Tanks Learning Center.
How many special education public schools are located in Arizona?
33 special education public schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona special education public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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