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Best Texas Special Education Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 special education public schools serving 1,446 students in Texas.
The top-ranked special education public 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 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public 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: 4-12 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 63%
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 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 248:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 | 487 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Bendwood School
Special Education School
12750 Kimberley
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Burleson Center
Special Education School
Charter School
534 Cordelia
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4061
Gr: 12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
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: 86%
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 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Hcc Life Skills Program
Special Education School
1301 Alabama St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 718-6882
Gr: 12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Learning Center
Special Education School
501 Old School House Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76177
(817) 215-0000
Gr: 12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
R D S P D
Special Education School
4040 W Fuqua
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 293-1001
Gr: PK | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Day Sch 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 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Thrive Center For Success
Special Education School
Charter School
602 Pruitt Rd
Spring, TX 77380
(713) 501-0052
Gr: K-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Texas?
The top-ranked special education public schools in Texas include Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Soar Center and Lane School.
How many special education public schools are located in Texas?
17 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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