For the 2025 school year, there are 14 special education public middle schools serving 148 students in Virginia.
The top ranked special education public middle schools in Virginia are Key Center, Kilmer Center and Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia special education public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Middle 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: #33.
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: #44.
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
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
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
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
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 Treatment Center
Special Education School
515 N 10th Street
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-2676
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-2676
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
1301 Richmond Avenue
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public middle schools in Virginia?
The top ranked special education public middle schools in Virginia include Key Center, Kilmer Center and Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School.
How many special education public middle schools are located in Virginia?
14 special education public middle schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia special education public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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