For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 special education public elementary schools serving 409 students in Louisiana.
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Louisiana are Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center, School For Exceptional Children and Pinecrest Supports & Services Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Louisiana (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5191 Pinecrest Dr. Opc/dental
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Rapides Training Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4020 Aaron Street
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Gr: K-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
1100 N Crocker St
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Louisiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 757-3651
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 757-3651
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3483
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3483
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public elementary schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Louisiana include Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center, School For Exceptional Children and Pinecrest Supports & Services Center.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Louisiana?
7 special education public elementary schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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