For the 2025 school year, there are 17 special education public schools serving 719 students in Indiana.
The top ranked special education public schools in Indiana are Oaklawn Campus Program, In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd and Porter County Education Services. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indiana special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Special Education Public Schools in Indiana (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oaklawn Campus Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Lincolnway West
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-5666
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-5666
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7725 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-1481
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-1481
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Porter County Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 Ransom Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9607
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 464-9607
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Eagle Park Community School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2150 W 97th Place
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 769-4000
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 769-4000
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Indiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 550-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Community Youth Services
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3430
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3430
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Covered Bridge Special Educational District
Special Education School
1320 Walnut St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4364
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4364
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Dept Of Correction Adult Schools
Special Education School
302 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-3111
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-3111
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Children's Cooperative
Special Education School
1520 St Charles St Suite 2
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6661
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6661
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Grant County Special Educational Coop
Special Education School
426 East South A St
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 677-4410
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 677-4410
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Lafayette Area Se
Special Education School
2300 Cason St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6006
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 771-6006
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Greene-sullivan Special Educational Coop
Special Education School
77 A St Ne
Linton, IN 47441
(812) 847-8497
Linton, IN 47441
(812) 847-8497
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison County Spec Educational Coop
Special Education School
121 High School Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-2094
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-2094
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Logansport Area Jnt Spec Education
Special Education School
2829 George St
Logansport, IN 46947
(574) 753-3515
Logansport, IN 46947
(574) 753-3515
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast In Spec Educational Coop
Special Education School
1607 E Dowling
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-5236
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-5236
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Wabash/miami Area Prog Excpt
Special Education School
246 N 300 W
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8871
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8871
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Warrick County Preschool
Special Education School
3199 Sr 261
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 897-6578
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 897-6578
Gr: PK | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in Indiana?
The top ranked special education public schools in Indiana include Oaklawn Campus Program, In Sch For The Blind & Vis Imprd and Porter County Education Services.
How many special education public schools are located in Indiana?
17 special education public schools are located in Indiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Indiana?
Indiana special education public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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