#1 Best Special Education Schools in Charlotte, NC
Ignite Achievement Academy
Special education school · Grades 1–12
The smallest classes of any special education school in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade53 students3 students per teacher
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Best Special Education Schools in Charlotte, NC
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Charlotte, NC. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Special Education Schools in Charlotte, NC
The John Crosland School
Special education school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 15% since 2011–12
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade97 students5 students per teacher
#3 Best Special Education Schools in Charlotte, NC
Philips Academy
Special education school · Grades 6–12
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade55 students5 students per teacher
#4 Best Special Education Schools in Charlotte, NC
The Fletcher School
Special education school · Grades K–12
The largest of 39 special education schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade292 students5 students per teacher
#5 Best Special Education Schools in Charlotte, NC
Crossway Academy
Special education school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Charlotte, NC
B+Overall grade49 students7 students per teacher
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