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Best Arizona Special Education Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 42 special education public schools serving 2,069 students in Arizona.
The top-ranked special education public schools in Arizona are Sunflower School, Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1 and Mary Meredith K-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public Schools in Arizona (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunflower School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1607 Navajo Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #33.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
James P. Lee Early Childhood Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3820 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Southwest Region
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1047 S 4th Ave Fl 2
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #88.
Kelly
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Asdb - Region 1
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E Butler Ave Ste 115
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #1010.
Asdb - Region 3
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #1111.
Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4125 N. 14th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Gr: 5-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Asdb - Region 2
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8055 N 24th Ave Ste 103
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Arizona Autism Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4125 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(520) 882-5544
Gr: K-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Asdb - Tucson Campus
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Arizona Autism Charter - Online High School
Special Education School
Charter School
4125 N 14th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Arizona Autism Charter School -tucson Upper School Campus
Special Education School
Charter School
1300 S Belvedere Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(602) 882-5544
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 2
Special Education School
2051 W Northern Ave Ste 200
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5200
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 3
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Distance Itinerant Service Program Preschool
Special Education School
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Fbc East Valley Preschool
Special Education School
2005 N 91st Pl
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Gr: PK | 10 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Fbc Main Preschool
Special Education School
1234 E Northern Ave
Tucson, AZ 85754
(602) 331-1470
Gr: PK | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Fbc West Valley Preschool
Special Education School
2430 S 75th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85754
(480) 404-2512
Gr: PK | 8 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Phoenix Day School For The Deaf Preschool
Special Education School
1946 W Morten Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Region 1 Preschool
Special Education School
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Region 2 Preschool
Special Education School
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Region 3 Preschool
Special Education School
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(520) 770-3731
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Asdb - Elp Tucson Campus Preschool
Special Education School
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Chandler Learning Center
Special Education School
1205 E Frye Rd
Chandler, AZ 85225
(480) 812-6300
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Desiderata Program
Special Education School
2920 N 34th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery Gardens Preschool
Special Education School
551 1st St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 442-1283
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Learning Center
Special Education School
29895 N Desert Willow Blvd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 987-5380
Gr: PK-K | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Mesa Center For Success
Special Education School
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-3802
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Arizona?
The top-ranked special education public schools in Arizona include Sunflower School, Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1 and Mary Meredith K-12 School.
How many special education public schools are located in Arizona?
42 special education public schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona special education public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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