For the 2025 school year, there are 3 special education public schools serving 169 students in Arkansas.
The top ranked special education public schools in Arkansas are Ark. School For The Blind High School, Ark. 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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Special Education 51±¬ÁÏs in Arkansas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ark. School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 296-1810
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Ark. School For The Blind Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Gr: K-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9533
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9533
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked special education public schools in Arkansas include Ark. School For The Blind High School, Ark. 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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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