For the 2025 school year, there are 4 special education public elementary schools serving 711 students in Colorado.
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Colorado are Freedom Elementary School, Miller Special Education and Rocky Mountain Deaf School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Colorado (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freedom Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5280 Butterfield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10300 W Nassau Ave
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 984-5749
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 984-5749
Grades: PK-12
| 81 students
Rank: #44.
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33 N. Institute St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-2100
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-2100
Grades: PK-12
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public elementary schools in Colorado?
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Colorado include Freedom Elementary School, Miller Special Education and Rocky Mountain Deaf School.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Colorado?
4 special education public elementary schools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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