For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 special education public high schools serving 1,513 students in Utah.
The top ranked special education public high schools in Utah are Castle Valley Center, Con Amore School and Kenneth Burdett School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utah special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Utah public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Utah special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Utah average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kenneth Burdett School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Utah or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in Utah (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Castle Valley Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
755 N Cedar Hills Dr
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-9150
Price, UT 84501
(435) 637-9150
Grades: PK-12
| 85 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Con Amore School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 E Main St
Myton, UT 84052
(435) 725-4750
Myton, UT 84052
(435) 725-4750
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Kenneth Burdett School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
742 Harrison Blvd
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 629-4700
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 629-4700
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Oak Springs School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 E Center
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4858
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 374-4858
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Blind Region 2
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1655 East 3300
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 464-0840
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Region Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
742 Harrison Blvd
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 629-4735
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 629-4735
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students
Rank: #77.
Bridges Nebo Transition Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
165 S. 700 E.
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 798-4006
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 798-4006
Grades: PK-12
| 141 students
Rank: #88.
Horizon School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
682 W 210 N
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 610-8728
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 610-8728
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
Rank: #99.
Jean Massieu School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1655 E 3300 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 302-1900
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 302-1900
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Dan W. Peterson
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 N 1100 E
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 756-8551
American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 756-8551
Grades: PK-12
| 227 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Jordan Valley School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7501 S 1000 E
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 826-1200
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 826-1200
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1212.
Kauri Sue Hamilton
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2827 W 13400 S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 567-8500
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 567-8500
Grades: K-12
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
Canyons Transition Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9361 S 300 E
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-5467
Sandy, UT 84070
(801) 826-5467
Grades: 12
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1950 Monroe Blvd
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 737-7300
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 737-7300
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Elizabeth Delong School Of The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
424 S 350 E
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 224-6590
Orem, UT 84058
(801) 224-6590
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Murray Adult Transition
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
147 E 5065 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 957-4693
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 957-4693
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Post High School Self-cont
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
121 W Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Saint George, UT 84770
(435) 673-3553
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Park Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1480 North 8000 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 578-8574
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 578-8574
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
South Valley School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
8400 S 1700 W
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 565-7592
West Jordan, UT 84088
(801) 565-7592
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spec. Educ. Atc
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1950 Monroe Blvd
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 625-8700
Ogden, UT 84401
(801) 625-8700
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Star Transition
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
97 S 200 East
Farmington, UT 84025
(801) 402-5975
Farmington, UT 84025
(801) 402-5975
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Usd Online
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
742 Harrison Blvd
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 629-4700
Ogden, UT 84404
(801) 629-4700
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Utah?
The top ranked special education public high schools in Utah include Castle Valley Center, Con Amore School and Kenneth Burdett School.
How many special education public high schools are located in Utah?
22 special education public high schools are located in Utah.
What is the racial composition of students in Utah?
Utah special education public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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