For the 2025 school year, there are 27 special education public charter schools serving 4,385 students in Florida.
The top ranked special education public charter schools in Florida are Seagull Academy, Ucp East Charter and Potentials Charter School. 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 67% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seagull Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Australian Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 540-8110
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 540-8110
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Ucp East Charter
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12702 Science Dr
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 852-3300
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 852-3300
Gr: PK | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Potentials Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 842-3213
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Believers Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5840 Corporate Way Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 340-2507
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 340-2507
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Education Venture Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 East Coast Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 582-1454
Lake Worth, FL 33462
(561) 582-1454
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Access Charter
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6000 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32807
(321) 319-0640
Orlando, FL 32807
(321) 319-0640
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Palm Beach School For Autism
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8480 Lantana Rd
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 533-9917
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 533-9917
Gr: PK-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Old Congress Ave, Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 328-6044
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 328-6044
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Focus Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 Druid Hills Rd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
The Learning Academy At The Els Center Of Excellence
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18370 Limestone Creek Rd
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 296-1776
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 296-1776
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Victory Ridge Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Burns Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6310 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Pepin Academies
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3916 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-1755
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-1755
Gr: 3-12 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Ucp Transitional Learning Academy Charter
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3305 S Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 852-3300
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 852-3300
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
Early Beginnings Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Nw 14th Ave
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 325-1080
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 325-1080
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
South Florida Autism Charter School Inc
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18305 Nw 75th Pl
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 823-2700
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 823-2700
Gr: K-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Ave C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Princeton House Charter
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1166 Lee Rd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 523-7121
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 523-7121
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Pepin Academies Of Pasco County
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7710 Osteen Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 264-6497
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 264-6497
Gr: 3-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2020.
The Learning Center
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 640-0270
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 640-0270
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
716 Bella Vista St E
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 683-6504
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 683-6504
Gr: PK | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Capstone Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
4901 W Fairfield Dr
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 458-7735
Pensacola, FL 32506
(850) 458-7735
Gr: PK | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Academy Of The Palm Beaches
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
3800 S Congress Ave
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 259-1000
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 259-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Chautauqua Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1118 Magnolia Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 785-5056
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 785-5056
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
The Hope Charter Center For Autism
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
2580 Se Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 334-3288
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 334-3288
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Johns Community Campus
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
2165 Arc Drive
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 824-7249
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
(904) 824-7249
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Therapeutic Learning Center
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
2109 Arc Dr
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-8932
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-8932
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 Seagull Academy, Ucp East Charter and Potentials Charter School.
How many special education public charter schools are located in Florida?
27 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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