For the 2026 school year, there are 4 special education public schools serving 156 students in Kansas.
Kansas special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Schools in Kansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
School For Blind Elementary School
Special Education School
1100 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 305-3000
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 305-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
School For Blind High School
Special Education School
1100 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 305-3000
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 305-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
School For Deaf Elementary School
Special Education School
450 East Park Street
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 210-8200
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 210-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
School For Deaf High School
Special Education School
450 East Park Street
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 210-8111
Olathe, KS 66061
(913) 210-8111
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many special education public schools are located in Kansas?
4 special education public schools are located in Kansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Kansas?
Kansas special education public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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