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Top 25 Independent special ed schools based in the United States

Name: Independent special ed schools based in the United States
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 20, 2026 1,768 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 1,768 independent special ed schools headquartered in the United States as of September 2026 and tracks 73,316 professional contacts across them, including 24,150 with verified work emails. New York is the largest hub.

This list covers independent special ed schools headquartered in the United States, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 20, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 20, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

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73,316Contacts tracked

24,150Verified emails

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The 25 largest independent special ed schools based in the United States

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 1,768 independent special ed schools based in the United States, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to independent special ed schools: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	Strong evidence	Charlotte, NC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	10001+	14,181 contacts →
	Strong evidence “The mission of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is to create an innovative, inclusive, student-centered environment that supports the development of independent learners.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
2	Aces Comprehensive Educational Services	Partial evidence	San Diego, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,074 contacts →
	Partial evidence “ACES is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families impacted with Autism or other special needs.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
3	Cajon Valley Union School District	Indirect evidence	El Cajon, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,244 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The Cajon Valley Advantage is a key component to making our community a great place to live, play, work, and raise a family.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
4	Legacy Traditional Schools	Indirect evidence	Chandler, AZ, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,087 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Ignite your desire to be the best!” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
5	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools	Partial evidence	Plymouth, MI, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1,001-5,000	852 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Plymouth-Canton Community Schools operates 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, three high schools & an alternative high school program.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
6	EBS Healthcare	Indirect evidence	West Chester, PA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	501-1,000	588 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The Stepping Stones Group and EBS Healthcare have joined together for a common mission!” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
7	Springbrook Ny, INC	Partial evidence	Oneonta, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1,001-5,000	507 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Springbrook offers educational, residential, therapeutic, habilitation, and community support options to over individuals with special needs.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
8	UCP Of Central Florida	Indirect evidence	Orlando, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	501-1,000	494 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “UCP of Central Florida is dedicated to providing children equal access to programs, services, and experiences that help them achieve their full potential.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
9	Chancelight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education	Partial evidence	Brentwood, TN, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1,001-5,000	455 contacts →
	Partial evidence “ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
10	Melmark	Strong evidence	Berwyn, PA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1,001-5,000	427 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Melmark is a multi-state human service provider with premier special education schools, professional development, training, and research centers.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
11	The Dalton School	Strong evidence	New York, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	421 contacts →
	Strong evidence “The Dalton School is an independent, co-educational day school located in the Upper East Side of New York City.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
12	Total Education Solutions	Partial evidence	South Pasadena, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	501-1,000	371 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Total Education Solutions (TES) provides innovative multidisciplinary education and therapeutic services in schools, homes, clinics, communities, and online to children and adults…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
13	Best Point	Partial evidence	Cincinnati, OH, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	501-1,000	368 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is a leading provider of over 30 services, specializing in early childhood, education, and behavioral health.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
14	Pinkerton Academy	Partial evidence	Derry, NH, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	315 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Pinkerton Academy, located in southern New Hampshire, is the largest independent academy in the United States.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
15	The Watson Institute	Strong evidence	Sewickley, PA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	501-1,000	312 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Established in 1917, the Watson Institute is an educational organization specializing in educating children with disabilities through four schools in Western PA.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
16	NEW Story Schools	Strong evidence	Mountville, PA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	501-1,000	309 contacts →
	Strong evidence “New Story Schools provides specialized education for students ages 5 to 21 who need individualized academic and therapeutic support.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
17	Mary Cariola Center	Indirect evidence	Rochester, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	501-1,000	308 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Mary Cariola Center is the regional leader in personalized, interdisciplinary, evidenced-based education and life skill solutions that inspire and empower individuals and the…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
18	Pembroke Hill School	Indirect evidence	Kansas City, MO, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	296 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Together, cultivating the best in each, for the benefit of all.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
19	Basis Independent Schools	Partial evidence	Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	295 contacts →
	Partial evidence “We're changing the face of independent college-preparatory education in the United States.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
20	Alpha School	Partial evidence	Austin, TX, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	291 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Alpha is a K-12 private school designed for kids with ideas-those who think beyond limits and take action.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
21	Point Quest Group	Partial evidence	Elk Grove, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	1,001-5,000	288 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Point Quest Group is the premier provider of special education services nationwide.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
22	Shady Side Academy	Partial evidence	Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	51-200	285 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Shady Side Academy is a nationally respected private school in Pittsburgh for boys and girls in grades PK-12, with optional boarding for grades 9-12.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
23	Brightmont Academy	Partial evidence	Barrington, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	282 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Brightmont Academy is an accredited private school serving grades 1-12.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
24	Pediatric Therapeutic Services	Indirect evidence	Conshohocken, PA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	282 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Pediatric Therapeutic Services provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, psychology services and more.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026
25	The Children's Guild	Indirect evidence	Baltimore, MD, United StatesHQ checked Sep 20, 2026	201-500	279 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Founded in 1953, The Children's Guild is dedicated to transforming the way children are cared for across Maryland, Washington, D.C, and the nation.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 20, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: independent special ed schools. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names independent special ed schools.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of independent special ed schools, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name independent special ed schools. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Independent special ed schools based in the United States at a glance

As of Sep 20, 2026

32.9%Verified-email coverage

41.5Average contacts per company

11-50Median size (employees)

2.7%Largest-city concentration · New York

Sep 20, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

501

11-50

643

51-200

427

201-500

119

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

10001+

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United States, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United States, over 1,768 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among independent special ed schools, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in the United States whose own description of what they do matches “independent special ed schools”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names independent special ed schools), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among independent special ed schools, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside United States are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 24,150 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 20, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Independent special ed schools by metro

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Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names independent special ed schools, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many independent special ed schools are there based in the United States?

RevenueBase identified 1,768 independent special ed schools headquartered in the United States as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, headquartered in Charlotte, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most independent special ed schools?

New York leads with 47 headquartered companies, followed by Chicago (18) and Houston (18).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 24,150 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 1,768 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 20, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.