For the 2025 school year, there are 8 special education public high schools serving 1,108 students in Texas.
The top ranked special education public high schools in Texas are Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Soar Center and Lane School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Texas special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 10%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hcc Life Skills Program, with ≤10% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W 45th St
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-9167
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 206-9167
Grades: 4-12
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Soar Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 W 18th St
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
Grades: PK-12
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Lane School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Aldine Bender Rd
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
Rank: #44.
Texas School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1102 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-5353
Grades: PK-12
| 487 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burleson Center
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
534 Cordelia
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4061
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4061
Grades: 12
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenleaf Ncc
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
911 W Anderson Lane Ste 203
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 366-5529
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 366-5529
Grades: 12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hcc Life Skills Program
Special Education School
1301 Alabama St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 718-6882
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 718-6882
Grades: 12
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Learning Center
Special Education School
501 Old School House Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76177
(817) 215-0000
Fort Worth, TX 76177
(817) 215-0000
Grades: 12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Texas?
The top ranked special education public high schools in Texas include Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Soar Center and Lane School.
How many special education public high schools are located in Texas?
8 special education public high schools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas special education public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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