For the 2025 school year, there are 156 special education public schools serving 20,479 students in California.
The top ranked special education public schools in California are Modoc County Special Education, Sierra Vista and Bases Learning Center. 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 8% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Schools in California (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Modoc County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
139 Henderson St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7110
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7110
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Sierra Vista
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5280 Stirling St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 415-4414
Auburn, CA 95603
(916) 415-4414
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Bases Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2775 Yard St.
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5844
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 532-5844
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
California Avenue Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 West California Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-4870
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 630-4870
Gr: K-5 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Success Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13530 Aviation Blvd.
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-2101
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 725-2101
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Sunrise (Special Education)
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1861 Silverwood Dr.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 687-0202
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 687-0202
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #7 - 207. - 20.
Canyon Hills
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 South Imperial Hwy.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6171
Gr: K-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #7 - 207. - 20.
Charles Leroy Lowman Special Educational And Career Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12827 Saticoy St.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 765-3404
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 765-3404
Gr: K-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #7 - 207. - 20.
Clearlake Creativity
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6945 Old Highway 53
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 995-9523
Clearlake, CA 95422
(707) 995-9523
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #7 - 207. - 20.
Danbury Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1745 Lynoak Dr.
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0335
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 398-0335
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #7 - 207. - 20.
Davila Day
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 G St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-5626
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 427-5626
Gr: K-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #7 - 207. - 20.
East Hills Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1791 Rock Mountain Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2490
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 656-2490
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #7 - 207. - 20.
H. Glenn Richardson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1069 Meadowlark Dr.
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 420-2300
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 420-2300
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #7 - 207. - 20.
Mark Twain Special Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11802 Loara St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6050
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6050
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #7 - 207. - 20.
Merit Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 North Cuyamaca St.
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 956-0600
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 956-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #7 - 207. - 20.
Ralph Richardson Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4848 Cottage Way
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 971-7411
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #7 - 207. - 20.
San Diego County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Third St.
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(858) 298-2213
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(858) 298-2213
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #7 - 207. - 20.
San Luis County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Education Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 593-3186
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 593-3186
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #7 - 207. - 20.
Sunset
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 North Tonopah Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-3200
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 933-3200
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #7 - 207. - 20.
Thompson Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4544 Maxson Rd.
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
El Monte, CA 91732
(626) 443-2613
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Calaveras County Special Education (Selpa)
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
185 South Main St.
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6020
Altaville, CA 95221
(209) 736-6020
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Lassen County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
472-013 Johnstonville Rd. Nort
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2196
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2196
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Mt. Burney Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37577 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2424.
Reach Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 Jamacha Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 588-3580
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 588-3580
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Elite Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 Jamacha Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3545
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3545
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Esperanza Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25121 Pradera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-5470
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-5470
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Florence E. Rata
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1373 West Mesa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4585
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 451-4585
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
James J. Mcbride Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3960 Centinela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-0568
Gr: 6-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4540 Michigan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 269-0681
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 269-0681
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Anderson
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24302 East Fourth St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6311
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 388-6311
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Central County Special Education Programs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2964 Miranda Ave.
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 837-6007
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 837-6007
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Coastal Buttes Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
499 Margurite St. Ste. A
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Ernest P. Willenberg Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Weymouth Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 548-1371
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 548-1371
Gr: 12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
La Vista Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Bannister Rd.
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 971-5221
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #29 - 3629. - 36.
Magnolia Park
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1915 Monterey Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-7650
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 729-7650
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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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 Modoc County Special Education, Sierra Vista and Bases Learning Center.
How many special education public schools are located in California?
156 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 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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