For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 special education public middle schools serving 1,102 students in Arizona.
The top ranked special education public middle schools in Arizona are Mary Meredith K-12 School, Sunflower School and White Tanks Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona special education public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Middle Schools in Arizona (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Mary Meredith K-12 School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-8200
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Sunflower School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
White Tanks Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18825 W. Thomas Rd.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
(623) 547-1585
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
A. C. E.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11279 W Grier Rd
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4773
Marana, AZ 85653
(520) 682-4773
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Rank: #55.
Asdb - Distance Itinerant Service Program Region 1
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1607 Navajo Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Southwest Region
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1047 S 4th Ave Fl 2
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Kelly
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Rillito Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
266 E Pastime Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-6420
Grades: PK-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1010.
Asdb - Region 1
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Butler Ave Ste 115
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
Asdb - Region 3
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
Asdb - Region 2
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8055 N 24th Ave Ste 103
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Asdb - Tucson Campus
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3458
Grades: K-12
| 113 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Roadrunner School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16428 N 21st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 243 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Vista Peak
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19825 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 445-3900
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1616.
Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School Campus
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4125 N. 14th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 882-5544
Grades: 5-12
| 241 students
Rank: #1717.
Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7654 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 771-5400
Grades: PK-12
| 228 students
Rank: n/an/a
Combs Center For Success Middle School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nueva Vista School / Arizona State Hospital
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2500 E Van Buren St # G1181
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-1331
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-1331
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public middle schools in Arizona?
The top ranked special education public middle schools in Arizona include Mary Meredith K-12 School, Sunflower School and White Tanks Learning Center.
How many special education public middle schools are located in Arizona?
19 special education public middle schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona special education public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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