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Best Florida Special Education 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 149 special education public schools serving 13,523 students in Florida.
The top ranked special education public schools in Florida are Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave), Oak Hill Academy and Jean O'dell Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Florida (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave)
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
934 Tiger Loop
Chipley, FL 32428
(850) 638-6170
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6910 Daughtry Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Seagull Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 Australian Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 540-8110
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Ucp East Charter
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12702 Science Dr
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 852-3300
Gr: PK | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Ese Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1939 Se Federal Hwy
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1200
Gr: 4-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Community Base Service Students
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1740 Ohio Ave South
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 647-4655
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Gadsden Central Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
655 South Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-7249
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1250 Reed Canal Rd
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 255-6475
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Hospital Homebound Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0209
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Simmons Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1817 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7671
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Potentials Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
805 Bill Beck Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 343-8703
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1717.
Nonschool Exceptional Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6600
Gr: PK-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Halifax Behavioral Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
841 Jimmy Ann Dr
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
(386) 425-3963
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Hospital & Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
40 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 429-2977
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Ese Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6556 Firehouse Rd
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-5167
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Wingate Oaks Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 Nw 33rd Ter
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 321-6850
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Hope Horizon At Judy Andrews Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
129 N Merritt St
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7456
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2323.
Hospital/homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2235 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 462-1515
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
Believers Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5840 Corporate Way Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 340-2507
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2525.
Education Venture Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
115 East Coast Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 582-1454
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2626.
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3291 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2727.
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2828.
La Amistad
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 N Park Ave
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 647-0660
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2929.
Access Charter
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32807
(321) 319-0640
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3030.
Blind Pk-8 School (Fsdb)
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
207 San Marco Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 827-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3131.
Lake Hills School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
909 S Lakeshore Blvd
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 324-3175
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3232.
Palm Beach School For Autism
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8480 Lantana Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 533-9917
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3333.
Blind High School (Fsdb)
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
207 San Marco Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 827-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3434.
Nina Harris Ese Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 70th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-7850
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 Old Congress Ave, Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 328-6044
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education public schools in Florida?
The top ranked special education public schools in Florida include Washington Academy Of Varying Exceptionalities (Wave), Oak Hill Academy and Jean O'dell Learning Center.
How many special education public schools are located in Florida?
149 special education public schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida special education public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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