For the 2025 school year, there are 9 special education public schools serving 402 students in Kentucky.
The top ranked special education public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Schools in Kentucky (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Ryan Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3307 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 485-7988
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Bon Air Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
435 Boxley Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
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
546 S First St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8201
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 485-8201
Gr: 12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
Special Education School
111 E Kentucky St
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-2084
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 636-2084
Gr: PK-K | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky School For The Blind
Special Education School
1867 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 897-1583
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
303 S 2nd St
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017
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
Davidson Hall Room 102
Louisville, KY 40292
(502) 485-3280
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 schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked special education public schools in Kentucky include Mary Ryan Academy, Binet School and Churchill Park School.
How many special education public schools are located in Kentucky?
9 special education public schools are located in Kentucky.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?
Kentucky special education public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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