For the 2026 school year, there are 9 special education public elementary schools serving 863 students in Ohio.
The top-ranked special education public elementary schools in Ohio are The Autism Academy Of Learning, Oakstone Community School and Westfield/robinson Achievement. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Ohio (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Autism Academy Of Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Arco Dr
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 865-7487
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 865-7487
Gr: 3-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Oakstone Community School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2655 Oakstone Dr
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Westfield/robinson Achievement
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Jefferson Avenue
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-4200
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-4200
Gr: 4-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Beatty Park Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
519 Trevitt St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6074
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6074
Gr: K-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Autism Model School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3020 Tremainsville Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 897-4400
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 897-4400
Gr: 2-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Columbus Scioto 6-12
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2951 S High St
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5030
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5030
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares)
Special Education School
5028 Forest Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Ohio School For The Deaf
Special Education School
500 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1152
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1152
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Ohio State School For The Blind
Special Education School
5220 N High St
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1152
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1152
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public elementary schools in Ohio?
The top-ranked special education public elementary schools in Ohio include The Autism Academy Of Learning, Oakstone Community School and Westfield/robinson Achievement.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Ohio?
9 special education public elementary schools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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