For the 2026 school year, there are 13 special education public schools serving 1,072 students in Louisiana.
The top-ranked special education public schools in Louisiana are New Orleans Center For Creative Arts, Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts and Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Schools in Louisiana (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 940-2787
Gr: 9-13 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Gr: 10-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Thrive Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2585 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Gr: 7-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5191 Pinecrest Dr. Opc/dental
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Rapides Training Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4020 Aaron Street
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(318) 445-7017
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Renaissance Home For Youth
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Vandenburg Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern La Mental System
Special Education School
Hwy. 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 757-3375
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 757-3375
Gr: 10-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Ecole Pointe-au-chien
Special Education School
1558 Hwy 665
Bourg, LA 70343
(985) 855-8163
Bourg, LA 70343
(985) 855-8163
Gr: PK-4 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
1100 N Crocker St
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Louisiana School For The Deaf
Special Education School
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 757-3651
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 757-3651
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3483
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3483
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Louisiana?
The top-ranked special education public schools in Louisiana include New Orleans Center For Creative Arts, Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts and Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center.
How many special education public schools are located in Louisiana?
13 special education public schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana special education public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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