For the 2025 school year, there are 18 special education public elementary schools serving 786 students in Alabama.
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Alabama are Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind, Lloyd Wood Education Center and Linda Nolen Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Alabama (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3980 Burma Road
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Grades: PK-5
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 26th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Grades: PK-12
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2280 Highwy 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Rank: #44.
Mobile Mental Health Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Southland Drive
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #55.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Madison Terrace
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #66.
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Old Highway 31
Morris, AL 35116
(205) 379-2800
Morris, AL 35116
(205) 379-2800
Grades: PK-12
| 16 students
Rank: #77.
Cullman Child Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17600 Us Highway 31 N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 739-0486
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 739-0486
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
Rank: #88.
Augusta Evans School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Biloxi Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-5400
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-5400
Grades: PK-12
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adolescent Day Treatment
Special Education School
2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4633
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4633
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama School For Blind
Special Education School
705 E South Street
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3259
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3259
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama School For Deaf
Special Education School
205 E South Street
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3214
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3214
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Learning Center
Special Education School
189 Horton Ln
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Annex School
Special Education School
409 E Main St
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Engle Day Treatment
Special Education School
2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4776
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4776
Grades: 1-7
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Etowah County Special Education Learning Center
Special Education School
401 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 442-1050
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 442-1050
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Helen Keller School
Special Education School
1221 Cochran Ave
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3250
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3250
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound Elementary School
Special Education School
2015 Park Place
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mental Health Center
Special Education School
4040 Memorial Pkwy S W
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 533-1970
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 533-1970
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public elementary schools in Alabama?
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Alabama include Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind, Lloyd Wood Education Center and Linda Nolen Learning Center.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Alabama?
18 special education public elementary schools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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