For the 2025 school year, there are 5 special education public elementary schools serving 316 students in Kentucky.
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Kentucky are Binet School, Churchill Park School and Waller-williams Environmental. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kentucky special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), 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 elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Kentucky (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Binet School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Bon Air Ave
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 485-8209
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Churchill Park School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
435 Boxley Avenue
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Louisville, KY 40209
(502) 485-8229
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
Waller-williams Environmental
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public elementary schools in Kentucky?
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Kentucky include Binet School, Churchill Park School and Waller-williams Environmental.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Kentucky?
5 special education public elementary schools are located in Kentucky.
What is the racial composition of students in Kentucky?
Kentucky special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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