For the 2026 school year, there are 5 special education public middle schools serving 295 students in Kentucky.
The top-ranked special education public middle schools in Kentucky are Binet School, Churchill Park School and Waller-williams Environmental. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kentucky special education public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Middle Schools in Kentucky (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Binet School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Bon Air Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Churchill Park School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
435 Boxley Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Waller-williams Environmental
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky School For The Blind
Special Education School
1867 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-1583
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-1583
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky School For The Deaf
Special Education School
303 S 2nd St
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public middle schools in Kentucky?
The top-ranked special education public middle schools in Kentucky include Binet School, Churchill Park School and Waller-williams Environmental.
How many special education public middle schools are located in Kentucky?
5 special education public middle schools are located in Kentucky.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?
Kentucky special education public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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