For the 2024 school year, there are 12 special education public schools serving 1,190 students in Texas.
The top ranked special education public schools in Texas are Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Soar Center and Lane School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Schools in Texas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 45th St
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-9167
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-9167
Grades: 3-12
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
Soar Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 W 18th St
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
Grades: PK-12
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Lane School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Aldine Bender Rd
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Rank: #44.
Jewel C Wietzel Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9131 Yett Bldg 4
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-3280
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-3280
Grades: 12
| 11 students
Rank: #55.
Texas School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1102 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
Grades: PK-12
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bendwood School
Special Education School
12750 Kimberley
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5200
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burleson Center
Special Education School
4415 Monterrey
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4061
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4061
Grades: 12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Callier Center Pre-school Deaf (0-5)
Special Education School
1966 Inwood Rd
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 982-1036
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 982-1036
Grades: PK
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
Foundation School Of Autism - San Antonio
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
2235 Thousand Oaks Ste 130
Lewisville, TX 75057
(210) 402-0253
Lewisville, TX 75057
(210) 402-0253
Grades: PK-1
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hcc Life Skills Program
Special Education School
1301 Alabama St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 718-6882
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 718-6882
Grades: 12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Tyke
Special Education School
1736 Katyland Dr
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 237-2750
Katy, TX 77493
(281) 237-2750
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
R D S P D
Special Education School
4040 W Fuqua
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 293-1001
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 293-1001
Grades: PK-4
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in Texas?
The top ranked special education public schools in Texas include Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Soar Center and Lane School.
How many special education public schools are located in Texas?
12 special education public schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas special education public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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