Best Special Education Public High Schools in Kentucky (2025-26)

Best Kentucky Special Education Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 special education public high schools serving 392 students in Kentucky.

The top ranked special education public high schools in Kentucky are Mary Ryan Academy, Binet School and Churchill Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Kentucky special education public high schools have an score of 13% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and score of 12% (versus the 44% statewide average).

Kentucky special education public high school have a of 50%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Kentucky School For The Blind, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public High Schools in Kentucky (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mary Ryan Academy

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
:

Top 50%

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3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7988

Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Rank: #22.

Binet School

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
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Bottom 50%

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3410 Bon Air Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209

Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #33.

Churchill Park School

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
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Bottom 50%

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435 Boxley Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229

Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #44.

Waller-williams Environmental

Special Education School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
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Bottom 50%

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2415 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314

Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: n/an/a

Ahrens Educational Resource Center

Special Education School

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546 S First St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8201

Gr: 12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: n/an/a

Kentucky School For The Blind

Special Education School

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1867 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-1583

Gr: K-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: n/an/a

Kentucky School For The Deaf

Special Education School

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303 S 2nd St
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017

Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: n/an/a

U Of L Pact Program

Special Education School

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Davidson Hall Room 102
Louisville, KY 40292
(502) 485-3280

Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Kentucky?

The top ranked special education public high schools in Kentucky include Mary Ryan Academy, Binet School and Churchill Park School.

How many special education public high schools are located in Kentucky?

8 special education public high schools are located in Kentucky.

What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?

Kentucky special education public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).