For the 2024 school year, there are 25 special education public high schools serving 2,251 students in Maryland.
The top ranked special education public high schools in Maryland are Washington County Job Development Center, Carroll Springs School and Claremont School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maryland special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Maryland public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Maryland special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Maryland average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maryland or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in Maryland (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington County Job Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Grades: 11-12
| 37 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Carroll Springs School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
495 South Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Grades: 2-12
| 24 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Claremont School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5301 Erdman Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 545-3380
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 545-3380
Grades: 8-12
| 46 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Stephen Knolls School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10731 St. Margaret's Way
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Rank: #55.
Rock Terrace School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11400 Marcliff Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-4650
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-4650
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
Rank: #66.
Calvert Country School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 Dares Beach Rd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-9910
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-9910
Grades: 4-12
| 33 students
Rank: #77.
George W. F. Mcmechen High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4411 Garrison Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0980
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 396-0980
Grades: 11-12
| 36 students
Rank: #88.
Cedar Chapel Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Coulbourne Ln
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5230
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5230
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Battle Monument School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7801 E Collingham Dr
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7000
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7000
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Central Special School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Grades: PK-12
| 119 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Druid Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 396-0774
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Longview School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13900 Bromfield Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 601-4830
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 601-4830
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Marley Glen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Scott Ave
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 222-6940
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(410) 222-6940
Grades: PK-12
| 115 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Marshall Street School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Rock Creek
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55b West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Rank: #1616.
John Archer School
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3810
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3810
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Rank: #1717.
Ridge/ruxton School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6916 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
Rank: #1818.
Cedar Lane Special Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11630 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 888-8800
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 888-8800
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15542 Peach Walker Dr
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0200
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0200
Grades: K-12
| 115 students
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
James E. Duckworth Regional Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11201 Evans Trl
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0620
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0620
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Broschart Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-6900
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-6900
Grades: 5-12
| 102 students
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Maiden Choice School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Grades: PK-12
| 129 students
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Phoenix Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Cedar Park Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-5000
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-5000
Grades: 2-12
| 289 students
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
Ruth Parker Eason School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
648 Old Mill Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3815
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3815
Grades: PK-12
| 146 students
Rank: #19 - 2519. - 25.
William S. Baer School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 N Warwick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Grades: PK-12
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Maryland?
The top ranked special education public high schools in Maryland include Washington County Job Development Center, Carroll Springs School and Claremont School.
How many special education public high schools are located in Maryland?
25 special education public high schools are located in Maryland.
What is the racial composition of students in Maryland?
Maryland special education public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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