For the 2023 school year, there are 85 special education public schools serving 4,636 students in Washington.
The top ranked special education public schools in Washington are Libby Center, Snoqualmie Access and 49th Street Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Washington Special Education Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Libby Center
Special Education School
Math: 95% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2900 E 1st Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7500
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7500
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Snoqualmie Access
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Silva Ave Se
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-8015
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-8015
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
49th Street Academy
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14619b Ne 49th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6700
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-6700
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Bridges Transition
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-0058
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-0058
Grades: PK-12
| 174 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Contracted Schools
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20420 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 670-7189
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 670-7189
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Issaquah Special Services
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5150 220th Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7091
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7091
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Northshore Special Services
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3330 Monte Villa Parkway
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-7737
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-7737
Grades: PK-12
| 35 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Out Of District Facility
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 16 students
Rank: #3 - 93. - 9.
Private School Services
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2445 3rd Av
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0805
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0805
Grades: PK-12
| 226 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Fir Grove Childrens Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2920 Falk Rd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1800
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1800
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Residential Consortium
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2142 10 Av W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alfaretta House Elementary School
Special Education School
10320 Farwest Drive Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5584
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5584
Grades: 11-12
| 150 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Spcl Needs Div Occ Elementary School
Special Education School
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1040
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1040
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Bainbridge Special Education Services
Special Education School
8489 Madison Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1068
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1068
Grades: PK-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Becc
Special Education School
927 E Fairhaven Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
(206) 757-3311
Burlington, WA 98233
(206) 757-3311
Grades: PK
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beezley Springs Elementary School
Special Education School
501 C St Nw
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5881
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5881
Grades: PK-6
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To 2 Preschool
Special Education School
428 N. Main
Deer Park, WA 99006
(509) 464-5526
Deer Park, WA 99006
(509) 464-5526
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Age 2
Special Education School
12033 Se 256th St Suite A-400
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7513
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7513
Grades: PK
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Three
Special Education School
511 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 874-5445
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 874-5445
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Three
Special Education School
12414 S Andrus Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4525
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4525
Grades: PK
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Three Development Center
Special Education School
35535 6th Pl Sw
Federal Way, WA 98093
(253) 874-5445
Federal Way, WA 98093
(253) 874-5445
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Broadway Learning Center
Special Education School
1410 8th Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7429
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7429
Grades: PK
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Valley Early Learning Center
Special Education School
15111 E Sprague Ave, Suite C
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 228-5810
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 228-5810
Grades: PK
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Based Trans Program Elementary School
Special Education School
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2603
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2603
Grades: 11-12
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Pre-school
Special Education School
400 N. Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Preschool
Special Education School
921 Commercial St
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 942-2435
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 942-2435
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dynamic Family Services
Special Education School
10811 Se Kent Kanlgey Rd
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 945-2000
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 945-2000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
19400 56th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 670-7211
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 670-7211
Grades: PK-K
| 186 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
13501 Ne 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-3925
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-3925
Grades: PK
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
400 West Viola
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2871
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2871
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastmont Preschools
Special Education School
955 3rd St. Ne
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-8333
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-8333
Grades: PK
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eatonville Developmenal Pre-school
Special Education School
213 Rainier Ave N
Eatonville, WA 98328
(360) 879-1812
Eatonville, WA 98328
(360) 879-1812
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Resource Center
Special Education School
4888 Deming Rd
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2012
Deming, WA 98244
(360) 383-2012
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ellensburg Developmental Preschool
Special Education School
400 E University Way, Cwu Psyc
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8117
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8117
Grades: PK
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Employment Transition Program Elementary School
Special Education School
33250 21st Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4170
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4170
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in Washington?
The top ranked special education public schools in Washington include Libby Center, Snoqualmie Access and 49th Street Academy.
How many special education public schools are located in Washington?
85 special education public schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington special education public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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