For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 special education public elementary schools serving 428 students in Georgia.
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Georgia are Georgia Academy For The Blind, Georgia School For The Deaf and Atlanta Area School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgia special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Georgia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Georgia Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2895 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 751-6083
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Georgia School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
232 Perry Farm Rd Sw
Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-2200
Cave Spring, GA 30124
(706) 777-2200
Grades: 1-12
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Grades: PK-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Dekalb Special Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5839 Memorial Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-1890
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-1890
Grades: 2-12
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1666 Albany Hwy
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Dawson, GA 39842
(404) 508-6570
Grades: 6-10
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public elementary schools in Georgia?
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Georgia include Georgia Academy For The Blind, Georgia School For The Deaf and Atlanta Area School For The Deaf.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Georgia?
5 special education public elementary schools are located in Georgia.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgia?
Georgia special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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