For the 2026 school year, there are 9 special education public preschools serving 514 students in Alabama.
The top-ranked special education public preschools in Alabama are Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind, Lloyd Wood Education Center and Linda Nolen Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in Alabama (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3980 Burma Road
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 26th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Gr: PK-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2280 Highwy 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Old Highway 31
Morris, AL 35116
(205) 379-2800
Morris, AL 35116
(205) 379-2800
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Learning Center
Special Education School
189 Horton Ln
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Etowah County Special Education Learning Center
Special Education School
401 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 442-1050
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 442-1050
Gr: PK | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Goodwill Easter Seal Center Special Child
Special Education School
10 Westminster Way
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-3122
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 342-3122
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound Elementary School
Special Education School
2015 Park Place
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777
Gr: PK-6
Rank: n/an/a
Just 4 Development Laboratory
Special Education School
2263 St Stephens Rd
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1450
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1450
Gr: PK | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public preschools in Alabama?
The top-ranked special education public preschools in Alabama include Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind, Lloyd Wood Education Center and Linda Nolen Learning Center.
How many special education public preschools are located in Alabama?
9 special education public preschools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama special education public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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