For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 special education public high schools serving 169 students in Virginia.
The top ranked special education public high schools in Virginia are Key Center, Kilmer Center and Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia special education public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 81% statewide average).
Virginia special education public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public High Schools in Virginia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Key Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6404 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Kilmer Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8102 Wolftrap Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
Rank: #33.
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #44.
Amelia Street Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Amelia St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
West Washington St Extended, B
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7676
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7676
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Va. Training Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
521 Colony Road
Lynchburg, VA 24505
(804) 947-6000
Lynchburg, VA 24505
(804) 947-6000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Charlottesville Hosp. Ep.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2270 Ivy Road, Kluge Children'
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Commonwealth Ctr For Children & Adolescents
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1355 Richmond Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern St. Hosp. Ed. Prg
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4601 Ironbound Rd B11
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 253-4250
Williamsburg, VA 23187
(757) 253-4250
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kings Daughters Hosp. Ep.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
601 Childrens Ln, Rob3
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 668-7061
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Va. Tr. Ctr. E.p
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9901 Braddock Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 323-4021
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 323-4021
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Hospital Ep.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1000 E Marshall St, Vmi Bdlg
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-0426
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-0426
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeastern Va Tr Ctr Ep
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2100 Steppingstone Square
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(804) 424-8270
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(804) 424-8270
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Va Training Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Bldg 120, Warehouse West Wash
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7340
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7340
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
340 Bagley Circle
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Virginia Treatment Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
515 N 10th Street
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-2676
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-2676
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1301 Richmond Avenue
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public high schools in Virginia?
The top ranked special education public high schools in Virginia include Key Center, Kilmer Center and Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High School.
How many special education public high schools are located in Virginia?
17 special education public high schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia special education public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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