For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 special education public elementary schools serving 409 students in Louisiana.
The top-ranked special education public elementary schools in Louisiana are Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center, School For Exceptional Children and Pinecrest Supports & Services Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Louisiana (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5191 Pinecrest Dr. Opc/dental
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Rapides Training Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4020 Aaron Street
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Gr: K-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
1100 N Crocker St
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Louisiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 757-3651
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 757-3651
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3483
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3483
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public elementary schools in Louisiana?
The top-ranked special education public elementary schools in Louisiana include Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center, School For Exceptional Children and Pinecrest Supports & Services Center.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Louisiana?
7 special education public elementary schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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