For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 special education public schools serving 854 students in Colorado.
The top-ranked special education public schools in Colorado are Freedom Elementary School, Miller Special Education and Sobesky Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Schools in Colorado (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5280 Butterfield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sobesky Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10300 W. Nassau Ave
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 984-5749
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 984-5749
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33 N. Institute St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-2100
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-2100
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Colorado?
The top-ranked special education public schools in Colorado include Freedom Elementary School, Miller Special Education and Sobesky Academy.
How many special education public schools are located in Colorado?
5 special education public schools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado special education public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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