For the 2026 school year, there is 1 special education public school serving 80 students in Connecticut.
Connecticut special education public schools have a diversity score of 0.16, which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 0.68.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Schools in Connecticut (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center School
Special Education School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
49 Lyme St.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-7238
Old Lyme, CT 06371
(860) 434-7238
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Connecticut?
The top-ranked special education public schools in Connecticut include Center School.
How many special education public schools are located in Connecticut?
1 special education public schools are located in Connecticut.
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Connecticut special education public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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