Best Kentucky Special Education Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 special education public high schools serving 392 students in Kentucky.

The top-ranked special education public high schools in Kentucky are Mary Ryan Academy, Binet School and Churchill Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Kentucky special education public high schools have an score of 13% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and score of 12% (versus the 44% statewide average).

Kentucky special education public high school have a of 50%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Kentucky School For The Blind, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public High Schools in Kentucky (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mary Ryan Academy

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
:

Top 50%

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3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7988

Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: #22.

Binet School

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
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Bottom 50%

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3410 Bon Air Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209

Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #33.

Churchill Park School

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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435 Boxley Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229

Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #44.

Waller-williams Environmental

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
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2415 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314

Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: n/an/a

Ahrens Educational Resource Center

Special Education School

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546 S First St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8201

Gr: 12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: n/an/a

Kentucky School For The Blind

Special Education School

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1867 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-1583

Gr: K-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: n/an/a

Kentucky School For The Deaf

Special Education School

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303 S 2nd St
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017

Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: n/an/a

U Of L Pact Program

Special Education School

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Davidson Hall Room 102
Louisville, KY 40292
(502) 485-3280

Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public high schools in Kentucky?

The top-ranked special education public high schools in Kentucky include Mary Ryan Academy, Binet School and Churchill Park School.

How many special education public high schools are located in Kentucky?

8 special education public high schools are located in Kentucky.

What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?

Kentucky special education public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).