For the 2026 school year, there are 3 special education public schools serving 166 students in Arkansas.
The top-ranked special education public schools in Arkansas are Arkansas School For The Blind High School, Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School and School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Schools in Arkansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arkansas School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Gr: PK-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9514
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9514
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Arkansas?
The top-ranked special education public schools in Arkansas include Arkansas School For The Blind High School, Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School and School For The Deaf.
How many special education public schools are located in Arkansas?
3 special education public schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas special education public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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