For the 2025 school year, there are 3 special education public charter schools serving 207 students in Minnesota.
The top ranked special education public charter school in Minnesota is Metro Deaf School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota special education public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Charter Schools in Minnesota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metro Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Energy Park Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 224-3995
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 224-3995
Grades: PK-12
| 141 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
599 Cardigan Road
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(612) 351-4566
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(612) 351-4566
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lionsgate Academy Aim
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
2342 Helen Street North
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 300-4326
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 300-4326
Grades: 12
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public charter schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked special education public charter schools in Minnesota include Metro Deaf School.
How many special education public charter schools are located in Minnesota?
3 special education public charter schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota special education public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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