Last Updated on August 4, 2023 by Sidharth PS
Hi readers! In this post, I’ve compiled a list of best special education schools in Louisiana. The list consists of both public and private schools. Here, readers will find the following details – top special education schools, their address, grades, student teacher ratio and more.
Best Public Special Education Schools in Louisiana for 2022
Rank |
School |
Low Grade |
High Grade |
Address |
City |
Student Teacher Ratio |
| 1 | Thrive Academy | 06 | 12 | 2585 Brightside Drive | Baton Rouge | 9.4000000 |
| 2 | Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts | 10 | 12 | 715 University Parkway | Natchitoches | 9.5000000 |
| 3 | River Oaks Hospital | KG | 12 | 1525 River Oaks Road West | Harahan | 10.0000000 |
| 4 | Jake Drost School for Exceptional Children | PK | 12 | 1100 N Crocker St | Sulphur | 11.3000000 |
| 5 | Renaissance Home for Youth | KG | 12 | P.O. Box 7997 | Alexandria | 24.0000000 |
| 6 | Southdowns School | PK | KG | 2050 Hood Avenue | Baton Rouge | 34.7000000 |
| 7 | Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired | PK | 12 | P. O. Box 4328 | Baton Rouge | 67.0000000 |
| 8 | Louisiana School for the Deaf | PK | 12 | PO Box 3074 | Baton Rouge | 85.3000000 |
| 9 | New Orleans Center for Creative Arts | 09 | 12 | 2800 Chartres St. | New Orleans | 98.8000000 |
| 10 | Bienville Educational Center | PK | 12 | P. O. Box 212 | Bienville | – |
| 11 | David Wade Correctional Center | 10 | 12 | 670 Bell Hill Road | Homer | – |
| 12 | Dixon Correctional Institute | 10 | 12 | P.O. Box 788 | Jackson | – |
| 13 | Eastern LA Mental System | 10 | 12 | P.O. Box 498 | Jackson | – |
| 14 | Elayn Hunt Correctional Center | 10 | 12 | P.O. Box 174 | St. Gabriel | – |
| 15 | Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women | 10 | 12 | P.O. Box 174 | St. Gabriel | – |
| 16 | Louisiana Special Education Center | PK | 12 | P.O. Drawer 7797 | Alexandria | – |
| 17 | Louisiana State Penitentiary | 10 | 12 | General Delivery | Angola | – |
| 18 | Methodist Home for Children of Greater New Orleans | KG | 12 | P.O. Box 3850 | Mandeville | – |
| 19 | Northlake Youth Academy | KG | 12 | P O Box 3850 | Mandeville | – |
| 20 | Pinecrest Supports & Services Center | KG | 12 | P.O. Box 5191 | Pineville | – |
| 21 | Pinehill Alternative High School | 07 | 12 | 132 Hwy 850 | Columbia | – |
| 22 | Rapides Training Academy | PK | 12 | 4020 Aaron Street | Alexandria | – |
| 23 | Rayburn Correctional Institute | 10 | 12 | 27268 Hwy. 21 | Angie | – |
| 24 | Raymond Laborde Correctional Center | 10 | 12 | 1630 Prison Road | Cottonport | – |
| 25 | Richland Career Center at Archibald | 06 | 12 | 3768 Hwy 15 | Archibald | – |
| 26 | Riverside Alternative High School | KG | 12 | 3225 River Road | Bridge City | – |
| 27 | School for Exceptional Children | PK | 12 | 105 Moffet Road | Houma | – |
| 28 | Southside Alternative High School | KG | 12 | 4701 S Grand Street | Monroe | – |
| 29 | Winn Correctional Center | 10 | 12 | P.O. Box 1260 | Winnfield | – |
Best Private Special Education Schools in Louisiana for 2022
Rank |
School |
Low Grade |
High Grade |
Address |
City |
Student Teacher Ratio |
| 1 | THE CHARTWELL CENTER | 1 | 1 | 1225 MAGAZINE ST | NEW ORLEANS | 5 |
| 2 | RAPHAEL ACADEMY | 11 | 17 | 517 SORAPARU ST STE 104 | NEW ORLEANS | 5.65 |
| 3 | THE BRIGHTON SCHOOL | 6 | 17 | 12108 PARKMEADOW AVE | BATON ROUGE | 6.59 |
| 4 | ST MICHAEL SPECIAL SCHOOL | 1 | 1 | 1522 CHIPPEWA ST | NEW ORLEANS | 7.04 |
| 5 | THE EMERGE CENTER | 4 | 4 | 7784 INNOVATION PARK DR | BATON ROUGE | 7.69 |
| 6 | GREATER BATON ROUGE HOPE ACADEMY | 3 | 17 | 15333 JEFFERSON HWY | BATON ROUGE | 8.1 |
| 7 | ST LILLIAN ACADEMY | 1 | 1 | 8130 KELWOOD AVE | BATON ROUGE | 9.31 |
For ranking the schools, I’ve relied upon the ‘Student Teacher Ratio’ factor. What is student teacher ratio, some of you may ask. It is the number used to indicate the number of students for every teacher in a school.
For example, a student teacher ratio of 16 indicates that a teacher is available for 16 students in that school. When it comes to quality of education, student teacher ratio plays an important role. If the student teacher ratio is 100, it means that few teachers are available to attend to the needs of students in a school. This may lead to inadequate attention, inadequate engagement, and may even have a negative impact on student success!
Student teacher ratio is like a two way street. Fewer students per teacher setup is an ideal classroom where students may enjoy adequate individual-attention from teachers. Under this setup, a teacher may take care of individuals’ needs and weaknesses. Similarly, under this setup, teachers may modify/adapt their teaching techniques according to learning styles/needs of the students.
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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