For the 2026 school year, there are 12 special education public schools serving 200 students in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin special education public schools have a diversity score of 0.36, which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 0.53.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Special Education 51±¬ÁÏs in Wisconsin (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview South
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3525 Bermuda Blvd
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 781-9464
Gr: 5-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Appleview
Special Education School
120 E Harris St
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 933-7062
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 933-7062
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
W72n853 Harrison Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6142
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 376-6142
Gr: PK | 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kenosha Pike School
Special Education School
3600 52nd St
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-7392
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 359-7392
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland School
Special Education School
W3905 County Road Nn
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 741-4118
Elkhorn, WI 53121
(262) 741-4118
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
New Richmond Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
967 S Starr Ave
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7426
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 243-7426
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Options
Special Education School
1900 Polk St
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-2773
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 345-2773
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Rolf's Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
737 S 3rd Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5511
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-5511
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Syble Hopp School
Special Education School
755 Scheuring Rd
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 336-5754
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 336-5754
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Waukesha Transition Academy
Special Education School
1150 Whiterock Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1102
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 970-1102
Gr: 12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
1700 W State St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 758-6100
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 758-6100
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin School For The Deaf
Special Education School
309 W Walworth Ave
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 728-7120
Delavan, WI 53115
(262) 728-7120
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Wisconsin?
The top-ranked special education public schools in Wisconsin include Fairview South.
How many special education public schools are located in Wisconsin?
12 special education public schools are located in Wisconsin.
What is the racial composition of students in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin special education public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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