Top 10 Best Texas Special Education Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 special education public preschools serving 1,043 students in Texas.
The top ranked special education public preschools in Texas are Soar Center, Lane School and Texas School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public Preschools in Texas (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Soar Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 W 18th St
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
Grades: PK-12
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Lane School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Aldine Bender Rd
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
Rank: #33.
Texas School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1102 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
Grades: PK-12
| 487 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bendwood School
Special Education School
12750 Kimberley
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Callier Center Pre-school Deaf (0-5)
Special Education School
1966 Inwood Rd
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 982-1036
Grades: PK
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
Foundation School Of Autism - San Antonio
Special Education School
Charter School
2235 Thousand Oaks Ste 130
Lewisville, TX 75057
(210) 402-0253
Grades: PK-1
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Premier H S-foundation School Of Autism-plano
Special Education School
Charter School
2200 Midway Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 696-0505
Grades: PK-1
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Tyke
Special Education School
6361 S Stadium Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2750
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
R D S P D
Special Education School
4040 W Fuqua
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 293-1001
Grades: PK
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Day Sch For Deaf
Special Education School
2201 W Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano, TX 75024
(469) 752-5187
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Day School For Deaf
Special Education School
1301 N Dotsy Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(915) 456-1919
Grades: PK
| 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education public preschools in Texas?
The top ranked special education public preschools in Texas include Soar Center, Lane School and Texas School For The Deaf.
How many special education public preschools are located in Texas?
11 special education public preschools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas special education public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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