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Best Texas Special Education Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 special education public elementary schools serving 1,319 students in Texas.
The top-ranked special education public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public Elementary 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
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
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
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
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
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 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 elementary schools in Texas?
The top-ranked special education public elementary schools in Texas include Wall Special Programs, Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired and Soar Center.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Texas?
16 special education public elementary schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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