Best Pennsylvania Special Education Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 special education public middle schools serving 424 students in Pennsylvania.

The top-ranked special education public middle schools in Pennsylvania are Pittsburgh Pioneer, David B. Oliver Citywide Academy and Pittsburgh Conroy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pennsylvania special education public middle schools have an score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and score of 14% (versus the 52% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public Middle Schools in Pennsylvania (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Pittsburgh Pioneer

Special Education School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
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775 Dunster St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7405

Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Rank: #22.

David B. Oliver Citywide Academy

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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2323 Brighton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-3125

Gr: 3-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #33.

Pittsburgh Conroy

Special Education School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
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1398 Page St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 529-3105

Gr: K-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #44.

Widener Memorial School

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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1450 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3710

Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public middle schools in Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked special education public middle schools in Pennsylvania include Pittsburgh Pioneer, David B. Oliver Citywide Academy and Pittsburgh Conroy.

How many special education public middle schools are located in Pennsylvania?

4 special education public middle schools are located in Pennsylvania.

What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania special education public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).