For the 2026 school year, there are 2 special education public elementary schools serving 132 students in Arkansas.
The top-ranked special education public elementary schools in Arkansas are Ark. School For The Blind Elementary School and School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Arkansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ark. School For The Blind Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Gr: K-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9533
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9533
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public elementary schools in Arkansas?
The top-ranked special education public elementary schools in Arkansas include Ark. School For The Blind Elementary School and School For The Deaf.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Arkansas?
2 special education public elementary schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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