Top 10 Best Washington Special Education Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 47 special education public high schools serving 2,550 students in Washington.
The top ranked special education public high schools in Washington are Libby Center, Snoqualmie Access and Handicapped Contractual Services. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Washington public high school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 61% statewide average).
Washington special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Washington average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Vernon Special Ed, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Washington Special Education Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Libby Center
Special Education School
Math: 95% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2900 E 1st Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7500
Grades: K-12
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Snoqualmie Access
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8001 Silva Ave Se
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-8015
Grades: 1-12
| 13 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Handicapped Contractual Services
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18560 1st Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4238
Grades: PK-12
| 59 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Marysville Sd Special
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4220 80th St Ne
Marysville, WA 98270
(360) 965-0177
Grades: 1-12
| 156 students
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Bridges Transition
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7201 Beacon Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 252-0058
Grades: 1-12
| 158 students
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Contracted Schools
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20420 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 670-7189
Grades: 1-12
| 11 students
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Hollingsworth Academy
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13400 Ne 9th Street
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6700
Grades: 1-12
| 100 students
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Issaquah Special Services
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5150 220th Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7091
Grades: 1-12
| 82 students
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Northshore Special Services
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 Monte Villa Parkway
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-7737
Grades: PK-12
| 80 students
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Out Of District Facility
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Grades: 1-12
| 15 students
Rank: #5 - 115. - 11.
Private School Services
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2445 3rd Av
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0805
Grades: PK-12
| 209 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mount Vernon Special Ed
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
920 S 2nd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Grades: 1-12
| 113 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Special Services
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Broadway
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-5251
Grades: 1-12
| 65 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Jim Tangeman Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 E 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1800
Grades: 1-12
| 47 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Residential Consortium
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2142 10 Av W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 252-0832
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alfaretta House
Special Education School
10320 Farwest Drive Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5525
Grades: 11-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Spcl Needs Div Occ
Special Education School
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1040
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bainbridge Special Education Services
Special Education School
8489 Madison Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1068
Grades: PK-12
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
Comm Based Trans Program
Special Education School
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2603
Grades: 11-12
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dynamic Family Services
Special Education School
10811 Se Kent Kanlgey Rd
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 945-2000
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Employment Transition Program
Special Education School
33250 21st Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4170
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esa 112 Special Educational Co-op
Special Education School
2500 Ne 65th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 750-7500
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gate Work Study Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
3100 E 18th St
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1050
Grades: 12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
Griffin Home
Special Education School
2500 Lake Washington Blvd N
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2550
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Special Programs
Special Education School
214 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(206) 398-7111
Grades: 1-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of District Special Ed
Special Education School
200 E Fremont
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2500
Grades: PK-11
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Outreach Program
Special Education School
26024 111th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4080
Grades: 12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Infant Other
Special Education School
11104 Ne 149th St
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-5318
Grades: 1-12
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
Psd Special Services
Special Education School
Puyallup School District Speci
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8700
Grades: 1-12
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sacred Heart Hospital
Special Education School
W 101 8th Ave
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 354-6401
Grades: 1-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Satellite High School
Special Education School
18367 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
The School At Pearl Youth Residence
Special Education School
1201 S. Proctor St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
School To Life
Special Education School
15111 E Sprague Ave, Suite B
Veradale, WA 99037
(509) 558-5950
Grades: 1-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shrine Hospital
Special Education School
911 W 5th Ave
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 354-5900
Grades: 1-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Snohomish Center
Special Education School
1601 Avenue D
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7264
Grades: 1-12
| 12 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Washington?
The top ranked special education public high schools in Washington include Libby Center, Snoqualmie Access and Handicapped Contractual Services.
How many special education public high schools are located in Washington?
47 special education public high schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington special education public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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