For the 2024 school year, there are 5 special education public schools serving 842 students in Colorado.
The top ranked special education public schools in Colorado are Miller Special Education, Freedom Elementary School and Rocky Mountain Deaf School. 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 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Colorado Special Education Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Grades: PK-12
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Freedom Elementary School
Special Education School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5280 Butterfield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Youngfield Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 984-5749
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 984-5749
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sobesky Academy
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Grades: K-12
| 124 students
Rank: #55.
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33 N. Institute St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-2100
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-2100
Grades: PK-12
| 162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in Colorado?
The top ranked special education public schools in Colorado include Miller Special Education, Freedom Elementary School and Rocky Mountain Deaf School.
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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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