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Best Washington Special Education Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 82 special education public schools serving 4,387 students in Washington.
The top-ranked special education public schools in Washington are Libby Center, Out Of District Facility and The School At Pearl Youth Residence. 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 71% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public Schools in Washington (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Libby Center
Special Education School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2900 E 1st Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 354-7500
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Out Of District Facility
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
The School At Pearl Youth Residence
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
815 South Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Snohomish Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Avenue D
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7264
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Snoqualmie Access
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8001 Silva Ave Se
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-8015
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Handicapped Contractual Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18560 1st Avenue N.e.
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 393-4238
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Marysville Sd Special
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4220 80th St Ne
Marysville, WA 98270
(360) 965-0177
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #8 - 118. - 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
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #8 - 118. - 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
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #8 - 118. - 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
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Northshore Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 Monte Villa Parkway
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-7735
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mount Vernon Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
920 S 2nd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 428-6141
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Broadway
Everett, WA 98213
(425) 385-5251
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Hollingsworth Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13400 Ne 9th Street
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6700
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Private School Services
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2445 3rd Av
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0805
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9600 Sharon Drive
Everett, WA 98204
(425) 356-1277
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Jim Tangeman Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 E 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1800
Gr: K-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Alfaretta House
Special Education School
10320 Farwest Drive Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 583-5525
Gr: 11-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Spcl Needs Div Occ
Special Education School
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-1040
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bainbridge Special Education Services
Special Education School
8489 Madison Ave Ne
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1068
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Becc
Special Education School
927 E Fairhaven Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
(206) 757-3311
Gr: PK | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Beezley Springs Elementary School
Special Education School
501 C St Nw
Ephrata, WA 98823
(509) 754-5881
Gr: PK-1 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To 2 Preschool
Special Education School
428 N. Main
Deer Park, WA 99006
(509) 464-5526
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Age 2
Special Education School
12033 Se 256th St Suite A-400
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7513
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Three
Special Education School
12414 S Andrus Rd
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 559-4525
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Three Development Center
Special Education School
35535 6th Pl Sw
Federal Way, WA 98093
(253) 874-5445
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Broadway Learning Center
Special Education School
1410 8th Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7429
Gr: PK-K | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Valley Early Learning Center
Special Education School
15111 E Sprague Ave, Suite C
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 228-5810
Gr: PK | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Based Trans Program
Special Education School
601 S 8th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2603
Gr: 12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Pre-school
Special Education School
400 N. Boundary
Mattawa, WA 99349
(509) 932-4433
Gr: PK | 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Preschool
Special Education School
921 Commercial St
Raymond, WA 98577
(360) 942-2435
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery Early Learning Center
Special Education School
2810 Castlevale Road
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5400
Gr: PK | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Dynamic Family Services
Special Education School
10811 Se Kent Kanlgey Rd
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
13501 Ne 28th Street
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 604-3925
Gr: PK | 33 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
19400 56th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 670-7211
Gr: PK-K | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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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, Out Of District Facility and The School At Pearl Youth Residence.
How many special education public schools are located in Washington?
82 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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