For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 special education public elementary schools serving 2,306 students in Maryland.
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Maryland are Carroll Springs School, Stephen Knolls School and C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maryland special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Maryland (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Carroll Springs School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
495 South Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3620
Grades: 3-12
| 20 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Stephen Knolls School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10731 St. Margaret's Way
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Kensington, MD 20895
(240) 740-0050
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: #33.
C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15542 Peach Walker Dr
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0200
Bowie, MD 20716
(301) 390-0200
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Rank: #44.
John L Gildner Regional Inst For Children & Adol
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Broschart Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-6900
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-6900
Grades: 5-12
| 84 students
Rank: #5 - 135. - 13.
Battle Monument School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7801 E Collingham Dr
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7000
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 887-7000
Grades: PK-12
| 62 students
Rank: #5 - 135. - 13.
Calvert Country School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Dares Beach Rd
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-9910
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(443) 550-9910
Grades: 2-12
| 41 students
Rank: #5 - 135. - 13.
Cedar Chapel Special School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Coulbourne Ln
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5230
Snow Hill, MD 21863
(410) 632-5230
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: #5 - 135. - 13.
Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 43rd Street
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 396-7463
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Rank: #5 - 135. - 13.
Longview School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13900 Bromfield Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 601-4830
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 601-4830
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Rank: #5 - 135. - 13.
Marshall Street School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Marshall St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 766-8214
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: #5 - 135. - 13.
Rock Creek
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55b West Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-8700
Grades: PK-12
| 76 students
Rank: #5 - 135. - 13.
Rock Terrace School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11400 Marcliff Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-4650
Rockville, MD 20852
(240) 740-4650
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Rank: #5 - 135. - 13.
Sharp-leadenhall Elementary Middle School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1919 N Broadway Street
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-4325
Baltimore, MD 21213
(410) 396-4325
Grades: 2-7
| 29 students
Rank: #1414.
Cedar Lane Special Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11630 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 888-8800
Fulton, MD 20759
(410) 888-8800
Grades: PK-12
| 124 students
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Carl Sandburg Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1002 First St
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4340
Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 740-4340
Grades: K-6
| 88 students
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Central Special School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 Stepney Ln
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Edgewater, MD 21037
(410) 956-5885
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Harford Academy At Campus Hills
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3810
Bel Air, MD 21015
(410) 638-3810
Grades: PK-12
| 141 students
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
James E. Duckworth Regional Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11201 Evans Trl
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0620
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 572-0620
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Maiden Choice School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Shelbourne Rd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Halethorpe, MD 21227
(410) 887-1431
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Marley Glen School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Scott Ave
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(443) 572-0080
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
(443) 572-0080
Grades: PK-11
| 119 students
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
Ridge/ruxton School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6916 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Towson, MD 21204
(410) 887-3594
Grades: PK-12
| 104 students
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
White Oak School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Leefield Rd
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 887-5378
Parkville, MD 21234
(410) 887-5378
Grades: PK-5
| 51 students
Rank: #15 - 2315. - 23.
William S. Baer School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 N Warwick Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 396-0833
Grades: PK-12
| 146 students
Rank: #2424.
Phoenix Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Cedar Park Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 222-1650
Grades: 1-12
| 229 students
Rank: #2525.
Ruth Parker Eason School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
648 Old Mill Rd
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3815
Millersville, MD 21108
(410) 222-3815
Grades: PK-12
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public elementary schools in Maryland?
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Maryland include Carroll Springs School, Stephen Knolls School and C. Elizabeth Rieg Regional Center.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Maryland?
25 special education public elementary schools are located in Maryland.
What is the racial composition of students in Maryland?
Maryland special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maryland public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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