#1 Best Special Education Schools in Jefferson County, KY
Pitt Academy
Diocesan school · Grades K–12
The smallest classes of any special education school in Louisville
Louisville, KY
AOverall grade63 students6 students per teacher
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Best Special Education Schools in Jefferson County, KY
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Jefferson County, KY. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Special Education Schools in Jefferson County, KY
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–K
Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
Louisville, KY
AOverall grade30 students4 students per teacher
#3 Best Special Education Schools in Jefferson County, KY
Summit Academy of Greater Louisville
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Louisville, KY
B+Overall grade112 students6 students per teacher
#4 Best Special Education Schools in Jefferson County, KY
The De Paul School
Special education school · Grades 1–8
Serving families in Louisville since at least 2011
Louisville, KY
BOverall grade142 students8 students per teacher
#5 Best Special Education Schools in Jefferson County, KY
Meredith-Dunn School
Special education school · Grades K–8
The largest special education school in Louisville
Louisville, KY
BOverall grade158 students8 students per teacher
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