For the 2025 school year, there are 10 special education public elementary schools serving 905 students in Ohio.
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Ohio are Evolve Academy, The Autism Academy Of Learning and Oakstone Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Ohio (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evolve Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 S Broadway St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
The Autism Academy Of Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Arco Dr
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 865-7487
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 865-7487
Grades: 3-12
| 53 students
Rank: #33.
Oakstone Community School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5747 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Grades: K-12
| 211 students
Rank: #44.
Beatty Park Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
519 Trevitt St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6074
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6074
Grades: K-5
| 62 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Autism Model School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3020 Tremainsville Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 897-4400
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 897-4400
Grades: 4-12
| 96 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Columbus Scioto 6-12
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2951 S High St
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5030
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5030
Grades: 6-12
| 89 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Westfield/robinson Achievement
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Jefferson Avenue
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-4200
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-4200
Grades: 5-12
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cardinal Autism Resource And Education School (Cares)
Special Education School
5028 Forest Rd
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 257-5951
Grades: K-12
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ohio School For The Deaf
Special Education School
500 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1152
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1152
Grades: K-12
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ohio State School For The Blind
Special Education School
5220 N High St
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1152
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1152
Grades: K-12
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public elementary schools in Ohio?
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Ohio include Evolve Academy, The Autism Academy Of Learning and Oakstone Community School.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Ohio?
10 special education public elementary schools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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