2026 lists
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Ohio. Top 39 of 39 schools.
#1 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 97% of special education schools in Ohio
Columbus, OH
#2 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 83% of special education schools in Ohio
Wauseon, OH
#3 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Lyndhurst, OH
#4 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any special education school in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
#5 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only special education school in Canton
Canton, OH
#6 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 69% of special education schools in Ohio
Columbus, OH
#7 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 150% since 2011–12
Cincinnati, OH
#8 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades K–12
The largest of 45 special education schools in Ohio
Cincinnati, OH
#9 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only special education school in Fairlawn
Fairlawn, OH
#10 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 72% of special education schools in Ohio
Holland, OH
#11 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 79% of special education schools in Ohio
Canal Fulton, OH
#12 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades 7–12
The only special education school in Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
#13 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Columbus, OH
#14 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades 4–12
Smaller classes than 83% of special education schools in Ohio
Cincinnati, OH
#15 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades 1–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Youngstown, OH
#16 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Piqua, OH
#17 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Akron, OH
#18 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades K–12
The only special education school in Lancaster
Lancaster, OH
#19 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Canal Winchester, OH
#20 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Heath, OH
#21 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades 8–12
Growing: enrollment up 47% since 2019–20
New Lebanon, OH
#22 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Columbus since at least 2011
Columbus, OH
#23 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades 2–12
The only special education school in Mentor
Mentor, OH
#24 Best Special Education Schools in Ohio
Special education school · Grades K–12
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Johnstown, OH
Grades compare each school's official facts, such as class size, how long it has served families and where graduates go, with similar schools. They're a starting point: visit, ask questions and trust what you see.