For the 2026 school year, there are 11 special education public middle schools serving 1,232 students in Texas.
The top-ranked special education public middle schools in Texas are Wall Special Programs, Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired and Soar Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas special education public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Middle Schools in Texas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wall Special Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8065 Loop 570
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 45th St
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-9167
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-9167
Gr: 3-12 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Soar Center
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4400 W 18th St
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Lane School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Aldine Bender Rd
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Texas School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1102 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
Gr: PK-12 | 500 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Special Programs
Special Education School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Special Education Ssa
Special Education School
100 W Pecan
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 696-0015
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 696-0015
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Huie Special Educ Center
Special Education School
1745 Hutton Dr
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5800
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Nexus - Woodlands
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
9182 Six Pines Dr
Spring, TX 77380
(832) 232-8872
Spring, TX 77380
(832) 232-8872
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Thrive Center For Success
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
602 Pruitt Rd
Spring, TX 77380
(713) 501-0052
Spring, TX 77380
(713) 501-0052
Gr: K-7 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Wall Special Programs
Special Education School
1122 Pr 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public middle schools in Texas?
The top-ranked special education public middle schools in Texas include Wall Special Programs, Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired and Soar Center.
How many special education public middle schools are located in Texas?
11 special education public middle schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas special education public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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