For the 2025 school year, there are 2 special education public middle schools serving 139 students in Arkansas.
The top ranked special education public middle schools in Arkansas are Ark. School For The Blind High School and School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas special education public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Middle Schools in Arkansas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ark. School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9533
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9533
Grades: K-12
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public middle schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked special education public middle schools in Arkansas include Ark. School For The Blind High School and School For The Deaf.
How many special education public middle schools are located in Arkansas?
2 special education public middle schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas special education public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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