For the 2026 school year, there are 3 special education public preschools serving 153 students in Kentucky.
The top-ranked special education public preschool in Kentucky is Churchill Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kentucky special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Kentucky public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in Kentucky (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Churchill Park School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
435 Boxley Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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
Gr: PK-K | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public preschools in Kentucky?
The top-ranked special education public preschools in Kentucky include Churchill Park School.
How many special education public preschools are located in Kentucky?
3 special education public preschools are located in Kentucky.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?
Kentucky special education public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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