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Best Texas Special Education Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 special education public schools serving 1,644 students in Texas.
The top-ranked special education public schools in Texas are Wall Special Programs, Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired and Soar Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public Schools in Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wall Special Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8065 Loop 570
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 W 45th St
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-9167
Gr: 3-12 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Soar Center
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 W 18th St
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Lane School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Aldine Bender Rd
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Texas School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1102 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
Gr: PK-12 | 500 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Bendwood School
Special Education School
12750 Kimberley
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Burleson Center
Special Education School
Charter School
534 Cordelia
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4061
Gr: 12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Callier Center Pre-school Deaf (0-5)
Special Education School
1966 Inwood Rd
Dallas, TX 75235
(972) 982-1036
Gr: PK | 59 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Special Programs
Special Education School
17886 Wildcat Dr
Water Valley, TX 76958
(325) 484-2478
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Special Programs
Special Education School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Special Programs
Special Education School
1122 Private Rd 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Foundation School Of Autism - San Antonio
Special Education School
Charter School
2235 Thousand Oaks Ste 130
Lewisville, TX 75057
(210) 402-0253
Gr: PK-1 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Fw Rgnl Program For Deaf
Special Education School
100 N University Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 871-2920
Gr: PK-5
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Special Education Ssa
Special Education School
100 W Pecan
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 696-0015
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Greenleaf Ncc
Special Education School
Charter School
911 W Anderson Lane Ste 203
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 366-5529
Gr: 12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Hcc Life Skills Program
Special Education School
1301 Alabama St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 718-6882
Gr: 12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Huie Special Educ Center
Special Education School
1745 Hutton Dr
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Learning Center
Special Education School
501 Old School House Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76177
(817) 215-0000
Gr: 12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Nexus - Woodlands
Special Education School
Charter School
9182 Six Pines Dr
Spring, TX 77380
(832) 232-8872
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier H S-foundation School Of Autism-plano
Special Education School
Charter School
2200 Midway Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 696-0505
Gr: PK-1 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Tyke
Special Education School
6361 S Stadium Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2750
Gr: PK | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
R D S P D
Special Education School
4040 W Fuqua
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 293-1001
Gr: PK | 46 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Day School For Deaf
Special Education School
2201 W Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano, TX 75024
(469) 752-5187
Gr: PK-5
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Day School For Deaf
Special Education School
1301 N Dotsy Ave
Odessa, TX 79760
(915) 456-1919
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
701 N First St
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 630-4273
Gr: PK-3 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Thrive Center For Success
Special Education School
Charter School
602 Pruitt Rd
Spring, TX 77380
(713) 501-0052
Gr: K-7 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Wall Special Ee
Special Education School
18000 Wildcat Dr
Water Valley, TX 76958
(325) 484-2478
Gr: PK-K | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wall Special Programs
Special Education School
18000 Wildcat Dr
Water Valley, TX 76958
(325) 653-1852
Gr: 1-6 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Wall Special Programs
Special Education School
1122 Pr 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Texas?
The top-ranked special education public schools in Texas include Wall Special Programs, Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired and Soar Center.
How many special education public schools are located in Texas?
29 special education public schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas special education public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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