For the 2025 school year, there are 122 special education public elementary schools serving 9,024 students in Michigan.
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Michigan are Jo Brighton Skills Center, The Lincoln Center and Claregladwin Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Michigan (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jo Brighton Skills Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4460 18th St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6300
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6300
Grades: 4-12
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
The Lincoln Center
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
891 Goddard St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Grades: PK-12
| 130 students
Rank: #33.
Claregladwin Area School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4041 E Mannsiding Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3682
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3682
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #44.
Mg Millet Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3660 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2520
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2520
Grades: PK-12
| 159 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bert Goens Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
701 S Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sanilac Isd Special Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
46 N Jackson St
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200
Grades: PK-12
| 49 students
Rank: #77.
Wing Lake Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6490 Wing Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 341-7900
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 341-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #88.
Nw Wayne Trainable Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
32401 Pembroke St
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 744-2795
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 744-2795
Grades: K-6
| 52 students
Rank: #99.
Blossomland Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
711 Saint Joseph Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-2600
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 138 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Coor Special Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11051 N Cut Rd
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9583
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9583
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Iosco Resa Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27 N Rempert Rd
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Grades: PK-12
| 40 students
Rank: #1212.
North Ednew Horizons
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
933 Rose St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5685
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5685
Grades: PK-12
| 80 students
Rank: #1313.
Bozymowski Center
Special Education School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11870 Eldorado Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-5391
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-5391
Grades: PK-12
| 284 students
Rank: #1414.
Marion D Crouse Instr Center
Special Education School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3330 Luce Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4507
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4507
Grades: PK-12
| 141 students
Rank: #1515.
Lyle A Torrant Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Grades: PK-12
| 191 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5219 18th Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Monroe County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1091 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2610
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2610
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Pathway School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1429 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: #1919.
Madison School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4460 18th St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6400
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6400
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Dickinsoniron Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1074 Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Gogebicontonagon Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 Elm St
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3438
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3438
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: #2222.
Moses Field Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Sheridan St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5790
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5790
Grades: PK-8
| 61 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Burger Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15700 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Copper Country Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Grades: PK-12
| 80 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Heartwood School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Hagadorn Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Keith Bovenschen School
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12345 Frazho Rd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 757-7880
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 757-7880
Grades: PK-12
| 189 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Woodsedge Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 E Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Grades: PK-12
| 220 students
Rank: #2929.
Education And Activity Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4554 West Career Pathway Ct
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-7919
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-7919
Grades: PK-12
| 26 students
Rank: #3030.
Kennedy Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16229 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: #3131.
Llcarenac Campus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2032 Pine River Rd
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-9510
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-9510
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Clinton County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4179 S Us Highway 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Huron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1299 S Thomas Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Grades: PK-12
| 32 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Lamphere Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29685 Tawas St
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-3155
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-3155
Grades: 5-12
| 28 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Localbased Speced Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public elementary schools in Michigan?
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Michigan include Jo Brighton Skills Center, The Lincoln Center and Claregladwin Area School.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Michigan?
122 special education public elementary schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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