For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 special education public elementary schools serving 1,170 students in Texas.
The top ranked special education public elementary 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 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Texas (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 45th St
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-9167
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4400 W 18th St
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Aldine Bender Rd
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1102 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
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
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Foundation School Of Autism - San Antonio
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
2235 Thousand Oaks Ste 130
Lewisville, TX 75057
(210) 402-0253
Lewisville, TX 75057
(210) 402-0253
Gr: PK-1 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier H S-foundation School Of Autism-plano
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
2200 Midway Rd
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 696-0505
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972) 696-0505
Gr: PK-1 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Day Sch For Deaf
Special Education School
2201 W Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano, TX 75024
(469) 752-5187
Plano, TX 75024
(469) 752-5187
Gr: PK-5
Rank: n/an/a
Thrive Center For Success
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
602 Pruitt Rd
Spring, TX 77380
(713) 501-0052
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 elementary schools in Texas?
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Texas include Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Soar Center and Lane School.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Texas?
9 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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