For the 2023-24 school year, there are 9 special education public schools serving 442 students in Kentucky.
The top ranked special education public schools in Kentucky are Churchill Park School, Binet School and Waller-williams Environmental. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kentucky special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Best Kentucky Special Education Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Churchill Park School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
435 Boxley Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #22.
Binet School
Special Education School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Bon Air Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Waller-williams Environmental
Special Education School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ahrens Educational Resource Center
Special Education School
546 S First St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8201
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8201
Grades: 12
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
Special Education School
111 E Kentucky St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-2084
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-2084
Grades: PK-K
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky School For The Blind
Special Education School
1867 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-1583
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-1583
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky School For The Deaf
Special Education School
303 S 2nd St
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mary Ryan Academy
Special Education School
3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7988
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7988
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
U Of L Pact Program
Special Education School
Davidson Hall Room 102
Louisville, KY 40292
(502) 485-3280
Louisville, KY 40292
(502) 485-3280
Grades: 12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked special education public schools in Kentucky include Churchill Park School, Binet School and Waller-williams Environmental.
How many special education public schools are located in Kentucky?
9 special education public schools are located in Kentucky.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?
Kentucky special education public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).
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