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Best Arizona Special Education Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 special education public high schools serving 1,323 students in Arizona.
The top-ranked special education public high schools in Arizona are Sunflower School, Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1 and Mary Meredith K-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Arizona special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 40%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Asdb - Tucson Campus, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public High Schools in Arizona (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunflower School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1607 Navajo Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #33.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Southwest Region
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1047 S 4th Ave Fl 2
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #77.
Kelly
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Asdb - Region 1
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E Butler Ave Ste 115
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #99.
Asdb - Region 3
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #1010.
Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4125 N. 14th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Gr: 5-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Asdb - Region 2
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8055 N 24th Ave Ste 103
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Asdb - Tucson Campus
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Arizona Autism Charter - Online High School
Special Education School
Charter School
4125 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Arizona Autism Charter School -tucson Upper School Campus
Special Education School
Charter School
1300 S Belvedere Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(602) 882-5544
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Chandler Learning Center
Special Education School
1205 E Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6300
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Desiderata Program
Special Education School
2920 N 34th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Musd Early Learning And Resource Center
Special Education School
7651 N Oldfather Dr
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 579-4900
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Nueva Vista School / Arizona State Hospital
Special Education School
2500 E Van Buren St # G1181
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-1331
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
S H A R P
Special Education School
7302 E Adobe St
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 472-8970
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public high schools in Arizona?
The top-ranked special education public high schools in Arizona include Sunflower School, Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1 and Mary Meredith K-12 School.
How many special education public high schools are located in Arizona?
22 special education public high schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona special education public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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