For the 2023-24 school year, there are 16 special education public schools serving 1,631 students in Ohio.
The top ranked special education public schools in Ohio are Evolve Academy, Lighthouse School and Oakstone Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Ohio Special Education Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Evolve Academy
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 S Broadway St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lighthouse School
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Desmond St
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-0000
Grades: 8-12
| 38 students
Rank: #33.
Oakstone Community School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5747 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Grades: K-12
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
Autism Model School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3020 Tremainsville Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 897-4400
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 897-4400
Grades: 2-12
| 98 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Beatty Park Elementary School
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
519 Trevitt St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6074
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6074
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Columbus Scioto 6-12
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2951 S High St
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5030
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5030
Grades: 6-12
| 97 students
Rank: #77.
Westfield/robinson Achievement
Special Education School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1075 Horace St
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-4200
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-4200
Grades: 2-12
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Autism Of Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤20%
110 Arco Dr
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 865-7487
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 865-7487
Grades: 1-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
7030 Coffman Rd
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 764-5913
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 764-5913
Grades: PK
| 273 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
Special Education School
936 Eastwind Dr
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-5700
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-5700
Grades: PK
| 238 students
Rank: n/an/a
G. Tyree Learning School
Special Education School
1077 Lexington Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 421-2305
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 421-2305
Grades: PK
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Headstart Eastland
Special Education School
986 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-6415
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-6415
Grades: PK
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ohio School For The Deaf
Special Education School
500 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 728-1424
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 728-1424
Grades: PK-5
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rocky River Early Childhood Center At Beach School
Special Education School
1101 Morewood Pkwy
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6000
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-6000
Grades: PK
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
South-western Preschool Center
Special Education School
4324 Haughn Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8448
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8448
Grades: PK
| 209 students
Rank: n/an/a
State School For The Blind
Special Education School
5220 N High St
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1359
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1359
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in Ohio?
The top ranked special education public schools in Ohio include Evolve Academy, Lighthouse School and Oakstone Community School.
How many special education public schools are located in Ohio?
16 special education public schools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio special education public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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