#49 Best Special Education Schools in the U.S.
Chartwell School
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Smaller classes than 89% of special education schools in California
Seaside, CA
A+Overall grade191 students4 students per teacher
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Best Special Education Schools in the U.S.
The highest-graded schools of this kind in the U.S.. Top 50 of 1,092 schools.
#50 Best Special Education Schools in the U.S.
Beyond the Spectrum Education Center
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 92% of special education schools in Florida
Lakewood Ranch, FL
A+Overall grade76 students3 students per teacher
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