Best Special Needs Schools in Parma Heights, Ohio (2026)

Compare 1 special needs schools in Parma Heights. Explore the ranked list and find a program that feels right for your child.

Free Matching

Not sure which school is the right fit for your child?

Answer a few quick questions and we'll help you compare schools in Parma Heights, Ohio for free.

Free for families.

Takes about 2 minutes

Incarnate Word Academy

Listed

Parma Heights, OHGrades PreK-8

Incarnate Word Academy has educated children in Parma Heights since 1935 as an independent Catholic school in the spirit of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word. In the 2025-2026 school year we enrolled 391 students from preschool through grade 8. Our program moves from Kinder Prep and Kindergarten through the Primary and Intermediate School for grades 1 to 5 and our Preparatory School for grades 6 to 8. Specials include art, music, physical education, etymology, world cultures, Latin, and technology. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce awarded us a STEAM designation, we hold a Purple Star designation, and a team of our teachers joined the Notre Dame STEM Teaching Fellows. Faith formation and service are part of daily life, and students take part in clubs, CYO athletics, and summer camps. We offer before and after school care, along with financial aid and endowed scholarships for families.

Independent Catholic school (PreK-8)
STEAM
Latin
Faith formation

View details

Nearby school options

Compare special-needs schools near Parma Heights

Families often compare nearby cities when commute, availability, services, or age fit differ.

Special-needs schools in Parma Compare 3 programs about 2 miles away. Special-needs schools in Strongsville Compare 6 programs about 6 miles away. Special-needs schools in North Ridgeville Compare 4 programs about 12 miles away.

Browse all special-needs schools in Ohio →

Planning guides

Plan your next school conversation in Parma Heights

Use these guides before you contact programs, schedule tours, or ask your IEP team how a proposed setting will support your child's goals.

How to choose a special needs school

Prepare school-tour questions, compare supports and family communication, and record what each program can show you.

IEP process guide

Bring your IEP, progress evidence, and focused questions to conversations about evaluations, services, or placement.

Explore More Schools in Ohio

Discover specialized educational institutions across other cities in Ohio.

Browse All Ohio Cities