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Best New Mexico Special Education Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 special education public elementary schools serving 215 students in New Mexico.
New Mexico special education public elementary schools have an average reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public elementary schools of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary school average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in New Mexico (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 North White Sands
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Nm School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Continuation School
Special Education School
5100 2nd St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 468-7284
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Education Dev Center
Special Education School
1000 East Aztec Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public elementary schools in New Mexico?
The top-ranked special education public elementary schools in New Mexico include Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Highland Autism Center and Nm School For The Deaf.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in New Mexico?
5 special education public elementary schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public elementary schools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

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