For the 2025 school year, there are 37 special education public schools serving 189 students in Virginia.
The top ranked special education public schools in Virginia are Key Center, Kilmer Center and Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Schools in Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Key Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6404 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Kilmer Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8102 Wolftrap Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9051
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9051
Gr: PK-5 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Amelia Street Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Amelia St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Autism
Special Education School
1501 Kiln Creek Pkwy
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 874-4444
Newport News, VA 23602
(757) 874-4444
Rank: n/an/a
Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
West Washington St Extended, B
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7676
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7676
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Commonwealth Ctr For Children & Adolescents
Special Education School
1355 Richmond Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Courthouse Academy Program
Special Education School
7565 Courthouse Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 582-7583
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 582-7583
Rank: n/an/a
Davis Career Center
Special Education School
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5600
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5600
Rank: n/an/a
Day Treatment Program
Special Education School
383 Baugh Lane
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 525-4361
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 525-4361
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg
Special Education School
4601 Ironbound Rd B11
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 253-4250
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 253-4250
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Program
Special Education School
1601 Wilson Blvd, The Heights
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 228-6440
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 228-6440
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Blackmore Center For Excellence
Special Education School
214 Big Stoney Creek Road
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2654
Fort Blackmore, VA 24250
(276) 995-2654
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Academy
Special Education School
7565 Courthouse Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 582-7583
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 582-7583
Rank: n/an/a
Independence Nontraditional Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
14550 Aden Road
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6600
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6600
Rank: n/an/a
Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep.
Special Education School
601 Childrens Ln, Rob3
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel Regional Special Educational Center
Special Education School
401 Monticello Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5170
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5170
Rank: n/an/a
N Virginia Reg Spec Educational Program
Special Education School
14800 Joplin Rd
Manassas, VA 20108
(703) 791-7295
Manassas, VA 20108
(703) 791-7295
Rank: n/an/a
Newport Academy
Special Education School
13400 Woodside Lane
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-4444
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 874-4444
Rank: n/an/a
Northwester Regional Educational Programs
Special Education School
1481 Senseny Rd
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 665-0103
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 665-0103
Rank: n/an/a
Pace West
Special Education School
14490 John Marshall Hwy
Gainesville, VA 20155
(571) 402-3700
Gainesville, VA 20155
(571) 402-3700
Rank: n/an/a
Piedmont Reg Ed/ivy Creek
Special Education School
227 Lambs Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 975-9420
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 975-9420
Rank: n/an/a
Pre-school Dev. Center
Special Education School
2124 N. 29th St.
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 644-2357
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 644-2357
Rank: n/an/a
Pulley Career Center
Special Education School
6500 Quander Rd
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 718-2700
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 718-2700
Rank: n/an/a
Quander Road School
Special Education School
6400 Quander Rd
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 718-2400
Alexandria, VA 22307
(703) 718-2400
Rank: n/an/a
Real Special Educational Center
Special Education School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6010
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6010
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Hospital Ep.
Special Education School
1000 E Marshall St, Vmi Bdlg
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-0426
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-0426
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Southeastern Va Tr Ctr Ep
Special Education School
2100 Steppingstone Square
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(804) 424-8270
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(804) 424-8270
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Va Training Center
Special Education School
Bldg 120, Warehouse West Wash
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7340
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7340
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute
Special Education School
340 Bagley Circle
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Virginia Randolph Education Center
Special Education School
2206 Mountain Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 261-5090
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 261-5090
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in Virginia?
The top ranked special education public schools in Virginia include Key Center, Kilmer Center and Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary School.
How many special education public schools are located in Virginia?
37 special education public schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia special education public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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