For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 special education public schools serving 865 students in Colorado.
The top ranked special education public schools in Colorado are Freedom Elementary School, Miller Special Education and Sobesky Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Schools in Colorado (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freedom Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5280 Butterfield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sobesky Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Rank: #44.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Youngfield Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 984-5749
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 984-5749
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students
Rank: #55.
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33 N. Institute St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-2100
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-2100
Grades: PK-12
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in Colorado?
The top ranked special education public schools in Colorado include Freedom Elementary School, Miller Special Education and Sobesky Academy.
How many special education public schools are located in Colorado?
5 special education public schools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado special education public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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