For the 2025 school year, there are 24 special education public elementary schools serving 1,562 students in Utah.
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Utah are Children Behavior Therapy Unit, Con Amore School and Canyon View School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Utah public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Utah (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Children Behavior Therapy Unit
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
780 S Gaurdsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4957
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 481-4957
Gr: K-6 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Con Amore School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 E Main St
Myton, UT 84052
(435) 725-4750
Myton, UT 84052
(435) 725-4750
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Canyon View School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Orchard Ave
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 476-3960
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 476-3960
Gr: K-6 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Blind Region 2
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1655 East 3300
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Region Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
742 Harrison Blvd
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 629-4735
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 629-4735
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Bridges Nebo Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
165 S. 700 E.
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 798-4006
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 798-4006
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Castle Valley Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
755 N Cedar Hills Dr
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-9150
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-9150
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Kenneth Burdett School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
742 Harrison Blvd
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 629-4700
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 629-4700
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Rivers Edge School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
319 W 11000 S
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 565-7584
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 565-7584
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Horizon School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
682 W 210 N
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 610-8728
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 610-8728
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Dan W. Peterson
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 756-8551
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 756-8551
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Jean Massieu School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1655 E 3300 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 302-1900
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 302-1900
Gr: PK-12 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Jordan Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7501 S 1000 E
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 826-1200
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 826-1200
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Hartvigsen School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1510 W 5400 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(385) 646-4585
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(385) 646-4585
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Kauri Sue Hamilton
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2827 W 13400 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 567-8500
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 567-8500
Gr: K-12 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Blind South
Special Education School
424 South 350 East
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 629-4718
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 629-4718
Gr: PK-6 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Region Deaf
Special Education School
1655 East 3300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840
Gr: PK-6
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Community Center
Special Education School
3495 S West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 262-1552
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(801) 262-1552
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Special Education
Special Education School
1950 Monroe Blvd
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 737-7300
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 737-7300
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Elizabeth Delong School Of The Deaf
Special Education School
424 S 350 E
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 224-6590
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 224-6590
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Post High School Self-cont
Special Education School
121 W Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Utah School Of The Deaf
Special Education School
919 East Brigham Road
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 431-5103
Saint George, UT 84790
(801) 431-5103
Gr: PK-2 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Spec. Educ. Atc
Special Education School
1950 Monroe Blvd
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 625-8700
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 625-8700
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Usd Online
Special Education School
742 Harrison Blvd
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 629-4700
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 629-4700
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public elementary schools in Utah?
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Utah include Children Behavior Therapy Unit, Con Amore School and Canyon View School.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Utah?
24 special education public elementary schools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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