For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 special education public school serving 76 students in Rhode Island.
The top-ranked special education public school in Rhode Island is R.i. School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhode Island special education public school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Schools in Rhode Island (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R.i. School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Gr: 2-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Rhode Island?
The top-ranked special education public schools in Rhode Island include R.i. School For The Deaf.
How many special education public schools are located in Rhode Island?
1 special education public schools are located in Rhode Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island special education public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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