2019 Top Special Education Schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth AreaAbout this List

Arlington Collegiate High School

• Arlington Independent School District, TX
• 9-10
• 28

Junior: Arlington Collegiate High School is an awesome school, but it has many flaws. The school offers a chance to graduate with your associate degree for free, and it does sound like a pretty sweet deal! The problem is that the majority if not all the students are extremely pressured to do well in courses that are very rigorous. Many are students are very stressed to pass their college classes and it really feels like the administration doesn't care about the students that much, but rather their grades. Call it tough love if you like because at the end it works.
Read 28 Reviews

• A-

• 225 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Spring Creek Academy

• Private School
• Plano, TX
• 2-12
• 4

Niche User: I am happy that I found this program.
Read 4 Reviews

• A-

• 118 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

James M. Steele Accelerated High School

• Northwest Independent School District, TX
• 9-12
• 39

Freshman: At James M Steele Accelerated Highschool all students are offered the opportunity to enter the collegiate academy, or the cosmetology academy and in the cosmetology academy y’all students have the opportunity to get there cosmetology license for a fraction of the price. If they enter the collegiate academy, the students have the opportunity to graduate with there associates degree and enter college with a academic boost. Another opportunity all students at James M Steele Accelerated Highschool have are Microsoft certification for FREE!
Read 39 Reviews

• A-

• 139 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vista Academy of Hickory Creek

• Public School
• Hickory Creek, TX
• K-2

• A-

• 144 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cassata High School

• Private School
• Fort Worth, TX
• 9-12
• 10

Senior: Cassata High School provided a well constructed personalized educational experience for me, that ultimately helped me become a better student and person overall. Although there are not many activities offered by Cassata, the focus on personalized education and treatment definitely helps one better understand subjects and life outside average student life.
Read 10 Reviews

• A-

• 126 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Alice Carlson Applied Learning Center

• Fort Worth Independent School District, TX
• K-5

• B+

• 392 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Premier High School of New Braunfels

• Premier High Schools, TX
• 9-12
• 31

Alum: I loved Premier as a High School student. I love that students are able to focus on coursework and coursework only. No organized sports, so studies are a top focus. Premier is overall a great choice for students who are interested in graduating early and heading to college early!
Read 31 Reviews

• B+

• 108 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

• Irving Independent School District, TX
• 9-12
• 5

Parent: This is an extraordinary school. It is small so it feels more like a family. The counselors are wonderful. Students have access to learn a trade or prepare for college. Assistance is available for what your child may need such as tutoring, counseling etc. Resources are in place in case the parents need help with every day necessities such as school supplies, clothes for the child and more. If your child needs to catch up or wants to stay ahead, 8 classes a day are available and online courses as well. The Teachers work hard to ensure the students succeed being available mornings and after school and keep the parents informed of their progress. A great nurturing environment where the student comes first and where young men and young women fill comfortable and can smile on a day to day basis. Nothing beats that.
Read 5 Reviews

• B+

• 354 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Premier High School of Abilene

• Premier High Schools, TX
• 9-12
• 18

Senior: I love Premier because I can do my work at my on pace and finish school early. The school itself can use some minor improvements. For example, the schools breakfast/lunch is repulsive. Other than those few little things, I overall enjoy my school.
Read 18 Reviews

• B+

• 168 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Premier High School of North Austin

• Premier High Schools, TX
• 9-12
• 14

Alum: Premier High School of North Austin provides a very unique learning environment in which students can work comfortably at their own pace. Premier also heavily encourages co-enrollment through Austin Community College, where students can earn as many college credits as they are able to throughout high school. I, myself, was able to earn 29 college credits and graduate high school an entire year early as Valedictorian of the class of 2017. The teachers and staff are also genuinely invested in the students' education and obviously wish for them to succeed. If I had to change anything about this school, I would increase the amount of clubs and extracurricular activities that are offered.
Read 14 Reviews

• B

• 169 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mesquite Academy

• Mesquite Independent School District, TX
• 9-12
• 5

Senior: Mesquite Academy is one of the greatest high schools I ever been to by far. When I attended a regular high school with the regular bunch of students it was really hard to focus and get the proper education that I needed. Once I got to Mesquite Academy it was a much smaller school and contained a smaller amount of students in each class. Not only were the teachers very sweet and we always up for one-on-one help, they also never left you behind or made you feel uncomfortable in class. The principal was very understanding and was always concerned if you did not show up for school that day. Finally the councler was very helpful. She helped me set up my financial aid as well as helped me apply for college. After I finished all my classes for my senior year she continued to send me scholarship opportunities and job fairs. I would highly recommend Mesquite Academy for any high school student.
Read 5 Reviews

• B

• 190 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vista Academy of Coppell

• Public School
• Coppell, TX
• K-5

• B

• 291 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Children First Academy of Dallas

• Children First Academy of Dallas, TX
• PK, K-7

• B

• 387 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Premier High School of Granbury

• Premier High Schools, TX
• 9-12
• 12

Junior: Premier High School gives students the opportunity to work at their own pace. Instead of being either dragged along without fully understanding curriculum or constantly having to stunt your own progress, you can choose to work at whatever pace feels comfortable.
Read 12 Reviews

• B

• 151 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Denton Education Center

• Public School
• Denton, TX
• K-8
• 1

• B

• 111 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Crossroads High School

• Burleson Independent School District, TX
• 9-12

• B-

• 87 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Watson High School

• Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District, TX
• 9-12
• 4

• B-

• 81 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Everman Academy High School

• Everman Independent School District, TX
• 10-12
• 2

Niche User: I really dont know about this school but its still is around from the places Ive been and its actually a good school a I recommend you to go to this place and look for yourself.
Read 2 Reviews

• B-

• 60 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Premier High School of Austin

• Premier High Schools, TX
• 7-12
• 13

Junior: I love the community in the school, it's such a relaxed environment and everyone really gets along, so there's no drama normally. The teachers are also really great and as helpful as possible.
Read 13 Reviews

• B-

• 210 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Premier High School of Huntsville

• Premier High Schools, TX
• 9-12
• 5

Senior: My experience at Premier has been okay, I enjoy being able to work at my own pace. The teachers and office staff are nice and happy to help. However, I wish there were more elective classes to choose from.
Read 5 Reviews

• B-

• 94 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Premier High School of Dayton

• Premier High Schools, TX
• 9-12
• 3

Alum: I loved Premier because i could work at my own pace and get what i needed done. I always knew that someone was willing to help me get the one on one i needed. The teachers there are amazing and i would highly recommend this school to anyone who feels they do not fit in a normal school atmosphere.
Read 3 Reviews

• B-

• 89 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

KEYS Learning Center

• Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, TX
• 9-12
• 14

Senior: Keys was such a great experience, the teachers are amazing and they help you when you need. Keys is not like other normal high schools, keys has small classes up to maybe 8 students per classroom it's also a really good high school to catch up with your credits. Keys gives the opportunity to those students who have dropped out of high school and need to earn their high school diplomas. In my experience keys is a great school it gives opportunity to many students.
Read 14 Reviews

• B-

• 121 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Premier High School of San Antonio

• Premier High Schools, TX
• 9-12
• 4

Senior: We're not a big school but we do have a lot to offer, of course like anywhere you go we do need some improvement. Teachers and staff are great always ready to help and get you graduated. Seeing how we are a small school we may not have all the materials, but teacher go far and beyond to make sure we have everything we need. This school is not part of any school district, you get students from all over town looking for a chance to get an education!
Read 4 Reviews

• B-

• 121 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Alpha Charter School

• Public School
• Garland, TX
• K-12
• 3

• B-

• 132 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Premier High School of Waco

• Premier High Schools, TX
• 9-12
• 11

Senior: Premier is a charter school and I like it because the teachers there are actually trying to help you. You can do the work on your own pace, which is great because a lot of students are more comfortable with that than trying to rush work with deadlines. It also helps kids that are behind in credits so they have a chance to bring up their grades and earn more credits to pass to the next grade or graduate. Even kids that have kids or are on their way to having a kid as well. I would recommend anyone to go here so they can get their education and do something with their life than do nothing with their life.
Read 11 Reviews

• B-

• 161 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio