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Best Kentucky Special Education Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 special education public schools serving 375 students in Kentucky.
The top-ranked special education public schools in Kentucky are Mary Ryan Academy, Binet School and Churchill Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kentucky special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public Schools in Kentucky (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Ryan Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7988
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Binet School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3410 Bon Air Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Churchill Park School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Boxley Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Waller-williams Environmental
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2415 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Ahrens Educational Resource Center
Special Education School
546 S First St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8201
Gr: 12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
Special Education School
111 E Kentucky St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-2084
Gr: PK-K | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky School For The Blind
Special Education School
1867 Frankfort Ave
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
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
U Of L Pact Program
Special Education School
Davidson Hall Room 102
Louisville, KY 40292
(502) 485-3280
Gr: 12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Kentucky?
The top-ranked special education public schools in Kentucky include Mary Ryan Academy, Binet School and Churchill Park School.
How many special education public schools are located in Kentucky?
9 special education public schools are located in Kentucky.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?
Kentucky special education public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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