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Best North Carolina Special Education Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 special education public elementary schools serving 1,872 students in North Carolina.
The top-ranked special education public elementary schools in North Carolina are North Shelby, The Special Children's School and Discovery School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Carolina special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in North Carolina (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shelby
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1701 Charles Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8230
Gr: PK-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
The Special Children's School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4505 Shattalon Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 703-4191
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Discovery School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
222 Knox St
Statesville, NC 28677
(704) 978-6015
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
South Lexington Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Cotton Grove Road
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 242-1544
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Vidant Health
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Cme Annex 1100 South Elm Stree
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 758-1101
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Gateway Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3205 East Wendover Aveune
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 375-2575
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Governor Morehead School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Ashe Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 733-6192
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2315 Coliseum Drive
Winston Salem, NC 27106
(336) 727-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Lowrance Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1394 Thurmond St
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336) 703-4181
Gr: 6-10 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Conover Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
108 7th Street Place Sw
Conover, NC 28613
(828) 464-9532
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
607 W Mcintosh St
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 774-4634
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Haynes Inman Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Haynes Road
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 881-7170
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Longview
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
318 N King Charles Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 856-7691
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
North Liberty
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
523 Enola Road
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 437-9656
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Wolfe School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
722 Brewer Drive
Monroe, NC 28112
(704) 290-1568
Gr: 6-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1616.
Webb Street School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1623 N Webb Street
Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 864-9667
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Catawba Rosenwald Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
403 6th Ave Sw
Catawba, NC 28609
(828) 241-2734
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Metro School
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
405 S Davidson St
Charlotte, NC 28202
(980) 343-5450
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5833 Millhaven Lane
Charlotte, NC 28269
(980) 343-0680
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Herbin Metz Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 O' Ferrell Street
Greensboro, NC 27405
(336) 333-7065
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
1311 Hwy 301 South
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-2450
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Nc School For The Deaf
Special Education School
517 W Fleming Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
(828) 432-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public elementary schools in North Carolina?
The top-ranked special education public elementary schools in North Carolina include North Shelby, The Special Children's School and Discovery School.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in North Carolina?
22 special education public elementary schools are located in North Carolina.
What is the racial composition of students in North Carolina?
North Carolina special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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