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Best Texas Special Education Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 special education public high schools serving 1,255 students in Texas.
The top-ranked special education public high schools in Texas are Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Soar Center and Lane School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Texas special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 21%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Huie Special Educ Center, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public High Schools in Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
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
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
1122 Private Rd 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Gr: 9 | 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
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public high schools in Texas?
The top-ranked special education public high schools in Texas include Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Soar Center and Lane School.
How many special education public high schools are located in Texas?
14 special education public high schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas special education public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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