For the 2025 school year, there are 9 special education public schools serving 989 students in New Mexico.
The top ranked special education public schools in New Mexico are Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Highland Autism Center and Nm School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Mexico special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Mexico public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Schools in New Mexico (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 North White Sands
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-3505
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Autism Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Monroe Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 266-6869
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Nm School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-6300
Grades: PK-12
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
Continuation School
Special Education School
5100 2nd St Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 468-7284
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 468-7284
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Education Dev Center
Special Education School
1000 East Aztec Ave
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Gallup, NM 87301
(505) 721-1051
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Farmington Preschool Academy East
Special Education School
5840 Fortuna Dr
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 599-8625
Farmington, NM 87402
(505) 599-8625
Grades: PK
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
My Little School
Special Education School
905 South Zinc
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1014
Deming, NM 88030
(575) 543-1014
Grades: PK
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nmsbvi Albuquerque Campus
Special Education School
801 Stephen Moody St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 332-6699
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 332-6699
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Shining Stars Preschool
Special Education School
2100 Lionel Street Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7735
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
(505) 892-7735
Grades: PK
| 619 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in New Mexico?
The top ranked special education public schools in New Mexico include Nm School For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Highland Autism Center and Nm School For The Deaf.
How many special education public schools are located in New Mexico?
9 special education public schools are located in New Mexico.
What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?
New Mexico special education public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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