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Best Florida Special Education Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 special education public charter schools serving 4,493 students in Florida.
The top-ranked special education public charter schools in Florida are Ucp East Charter, Bodwell Academy and Believers Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida special education public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public Charter Schools in Florida (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ucp East Charter
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12702 Science Dr
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 852-3300
Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Bodwell Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Believers Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5840 Corporate Way, Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 340-2507
Gr: 8-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Education Venture Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
115 East Coast Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 582-1454
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Access Charter
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32807
(321) 319-0640
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Palm Beach School For Autism
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8480 Lantana Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 533-9917
Gr: PK-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 Old Congress Ave, Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 328-6044
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Focus Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
304 Druid Hills Rd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18370 Limestone Creek Rd
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 296-1776
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Victory Ridge Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Burns Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
Gr: PK-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6310 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Pepin Academies
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3916 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-1755
Gr: 3-12 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
Ucp Transitional Learning Academy Charter
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3305 S Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 852-3300
Gr: 6-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Early Beginnings Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1411 Nw 14th Ave
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 325-1080
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3751 W 108th St
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 823-2700
Gr: K-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
222 East Central Ave
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Gr: PK-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1717.
Princeton House Charter
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1166 Lee Rd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 523-7121
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1818.
Pepin Academies Of Pasco County
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7710 Osteen Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 264-6497
Gr: 3-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1919.
The Learning Center
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 567-7930
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
716 Bella Vista St E
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 683-6504
Gr: PK | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Autism Collier Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
6227 Spanish Oaks Ln
Naples, FL 34119
(401) 373-0443
Rank: n/an/a
Capstone Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
4901 W Fairfield Dr
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 458-7735
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Academy Of The Palm Beaches
Special Education School
Charter School
3800 S Congress Ave
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 259-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 77:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Chautauqua Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
1118 Magnolia Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 785-5056
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
The Hope Charter Center For Autism
Special Education School
Charter School
2580 Se Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 334-3288
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Center High School
Special Education School
Charter School
650 Royal Palm Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 567-7930
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Johns Community Campus
Special Education School
Charter School
2165 Arc Dr
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-7249
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Therapeutic Learning Center
Special Education School
Charter School
2109 Arc Dr
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-8932
Gr: PK | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Treasure Coast School Of Autism
Special Education School
Charter School
8480 Lantana Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 533-9917
Rank: n/an/a
The Villages Charter School Autism Center Llc
Special Education School
Charter School
420 Villages Campus Cir 420
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-6868
Gr: K-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public charter schools in Florida?
The top-ranked special education public charter schools in Florida include Ucp East Charter, Bodwell Academy and Believers Academy.
How many special education public charter schools are located in Florida?
30 special education public charter schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida special education public charter schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

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