For the 2026 school year, there are 3 special education public charter schools serving 207 students in Minnesota.
The top-ranked special education public charter school in Minnesota is Metro Deaf School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota special education public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Charter Schools in Minnesota (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metro Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Energy Park Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 224-3995
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 224-3995
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
599 Cardigan Road
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(612) 351-4566
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(612) 351-4566
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Lionsgate Academy Aim
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
2342 Helen Street North
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 300-4326
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 300-4326
Gr: 12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public charter schools in Minnesota?
The top-ranked special education public charter schools in Minnesota include Metro Deaf School.
How many special education public charter schools are located in Minnesota?
3 special education public charter schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota special education public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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