For the 2025-26 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 15% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Soar Center
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4400 W 18th St
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 248:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 487 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Bendwood School
Special Education School
12750 Kimberley
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5200
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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
Gr: PK | 59 students Minority enrollment: 86%
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
Gr: PK-1 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier H S-foundation School Of Autism-plano
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
2200 Midway Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 696-0505
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 696-0505
Gr: PK-1 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Tyke
Special Education School
6361 S Stadium Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2750
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2750
Gr: PK | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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
Gr: PK | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Day Sch For Deaf
Special Education School
2201 W Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano, TX 75024
(469) 752-5187
Plano, TX 75024
(469) 752-5187
Gr: PK-5
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Day School For Deaf
Special Education School
1301 N Dotsy Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(915) 456-1919
Odessa, TX 79760
(915) 456-1919
Gr: 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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