Schools for Students With Disabilities
Explore top private schools in the United States dedicated to supporting children with disabilities. These recognized institutions provide individualized instruction, therapy services, and inclusive learning environments. While these schools stand out nationally, many others across the country also offer life-changing support for students and families.
Top U.S. Schools for Students With Disabilities
Landmark School (Beverly, Massachusetts)
Specializes in language-based learning disabilities, dyslexia, and executive function challenges. Serves grades 2–12 with individualized instruction and embedded coaching.
🔗 https://www.landmarkschool.org
The Lab School of Washington (Washington, D.C.)
Independent day school serving students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Features arts-integrated academics and small-group instruction.
🔗 https://www.labschool.org
Oakwood School (North Hollywood, California)
Focuses on students with ADHD, dyslexia, and executive function challenges. Provides tailored academic support and executive skills training.
🔗 https://www.oakwoodschool.org
The Greenwood School (Putney, Vermont)
All-boys boarding school dedicated to students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences. Offers intensive one-on-one support with progressive academics.
🔗 https://www.greenwoodschool.org
The Windward School (White Plains & Manhattan, New York)
Day school for grades 1–9 serving students with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Uses multisensory Orton-Gillingham instructional methods.
🔗 https://www.thewindwardschool.org
Orion Academy (Concord, California)
High school for grades 9–12 supporting students with autism, nonverbal learning disorder, and neurocognitive disabilities. Maintains a low 1:4 staff-to-student ratio.
🔗 https://www.orionacademy.org
Kennedy Krieger School (Baltimore, Maryland)
Part of the Johns Hopkins–affiliated Kennedy Krieger Institute, offering school-based programs (K–21) for developmental, neurological, and learning disabilities.
🔗 https://www.kennedykrieger.org
Franklin Academy (East Haddam, Connecticut)
Boarding and day school for grades 8–12 and postgraduate students with autism and nonverbal learning disabilities. Highly individualized programs with a 2.4:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
🔗 https://www.fa-ct.org
Devereux Glenholme School (Washington, Connecticut)
Therapeutic boarding school for ages 10–21 with autism, ADHD, emotional, or learning disabilities. Emphasizes individualized academics, behavioral support, and arts programming.
🔗 https://www.theglenholmeschool.org
Perkins School for the Blind (Watertown, Massachusetts)
The nation’s oldest school for students who are blind or visually impaired, offering academic programming with accessible technology and Braille instruction.
🔗 https://www.perkins.org
St. Elizabeth School (Baltimore, Maryland)
A nonpublic, publicly funded school serving students with profound autism, intellectual disabilities, and traumatic brain injury. Focuses on intensive life-skills and job training.
🔗 https://www.archbalt.org/school/st-elizabeth-school/
Public & Special Education District Programs
In addition to private schools, many states—such as Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York—offer highly rated public and special education districts with strong disability support services.
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