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Best Alabama Special Education Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 34 special education public schools serving 1,019 students in Alabama.
The top-ranked special education public schools in Alabama are Decatur High Developmental, Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind and Lloyd Wood Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Special Education Public Schools in Alabama (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decatur High Developmental
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
910 Somerville Road Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3008
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3980 Burma Road
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 26th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Gr: PK-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2280 Highwy 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Mobile Mental Health Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Southland Drive
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Gr: K-12
Rank: #66.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 N Madison Terrace
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Gr: K-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Old Highway 31
Morris, AL 35116
(205) 379-2800
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #88.
Cullman Child Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17600 Us Highway 31 N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 739-0486
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Augusta Evans School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6301 Biloxi Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-5400
Gr: 1-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Adolescent Day Treatment
Special Education School
2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4633
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama School For Blind
Special Education School
705 E South Street
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3259
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama School For Deaf
Special Education School
205 E South Street
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3214
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Learning Center
Special Education School
189 Horton Ln
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Child Count Only
Special Education School
1001 Monroe St
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 761-3200
Rank: n/an/a
Childersburg Boot Camp
Special Education School
926 Selma Highway
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 378-3821
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Annex School
Special Education School
409 E Main St
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Draper Correctional Facility
Special Education School
2828 Al Highway 143
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-2221
Rank: n/an/a
E H Gentry Technical Facility
Special Education School
1105 Fort Lashley Ave
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3402
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Engle Day Treatment
Special Education School
2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4776
Gr: 1-7
Rank: n/an/a
Etowah County Special Education Learning Center
Special Education School
401 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 442-1050
Gr: PK | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Frank Lee Youth Center
Special Education School
5305 Ingram Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 290-3200
Rank: n/an/a
Goodwill Easter Seal Center Special Child
Special Education School
10 Westminster Way
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-3122
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Helen Keller School
Special Education School
1221 Cochran Ave
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3250
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound Elementary School
Special Education School
2015 Park Place
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777
Gr: PK-6
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound High School
Special Education School
2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jf Ingram State Technical College Special Services
Special Education School
5375 Ingram Rd
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 514-6147
Rank: n/an/a
Just 4 Development Laboratory
Special Education School
2263 St Stephens Rd
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1450
Gr: PK | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
Kilby Correctional Facility
Special Education School
12201 Edna Brake Lucas Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 215-6600
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County Developmental
Special Education School
55 County Road 370
Trinity, AL 35673
(256) 905-2430
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Louise M Smith Development Center
Special Education School
298 Jay Street
Prattville, AL 36068
(334) 365-4054
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Mental Health Center
Special Education School
4040 Memorial Pkwy S W
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 533-1970
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Staton Correctional Facility
Special Education School
2690 Marion Spillway Road
Elmore, AL 36025
(334) 567-2221
Rank: n/an/a
Tutwiler Prison
Special Education School
8966 Us Highway 231
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 353-3870
Rank: n/an/a
W E Donaldson
Special Education School
100 Warrior Ln
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 436-3681

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Alabama?
The top-ranked special education public schools in Alabama include Decatur High Developmental, Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind and Lloyd Wood Education Center.
How many special education public schools are located in Alabama?
34 special education public schools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama special education public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).

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