For the 2024-25 school year, there are 41 private schools with special program emphasis serving 6,335 students in Illinois.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Illinois include Lycee Francais De Chicago, Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, and Science & Arts Academy.
The average tuition cost is $23,909, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,542.
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.
Top Ranked Illinois Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park![Fusion Academy Lincoln Park Photo]( "Fusion Academy Lincoln Park Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
1440 N. Dayton Street, Suite 104
Chicago, IL 60642
(877) 673-8893
Chicago, IL 60642
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Grades: PK-12
| 364 students
Brightmont Academy - Barrington![Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - one teacher one student]( "Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - one teacher one student")
Special Program Emphasis
400 E. Main St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Brightmont Academy - Naperville![Brightmont Academy - Naperville Photo - one teacher one student]( "Brightmont Academy - Naperville Photo - one teacher one student")
Special Program Emphasis
445 Jackson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
(331) 260-0334
Naperville, IL 60540
(331) 260-0334
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Brightmont Academy - Northfield![Brightmont Academy - Northfield Photo - one teacher one student]( "Brightmont Academy - Northfield Photo - one teacher one student")
Special Program Emphasis
1799 Willow Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
(224) 518-0074
Winnetka, IL 60093
(224) 518-0074
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Chicago Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
1300 W Loyola Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 465-2371
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 465-2371
Grades: PK-12
| 279 students
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Grades: PK-12
| 301 students
Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Grades: PK-12
| 777 students
900 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
Grades: PK-8
| 426 students
St. Blase Polish Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6101 S 75th Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-8772
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-8772
Grades: PK-12
| 817 students
St. Fabian's Educational Center
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
7450 W 83rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 458-6150
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 458-6150
Grades: PK-11
| 350 students
1825 Miner St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
501 Midway Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 258-5254
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 258-5254
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
30W160 Calumet Ave W
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 836-9400
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 836-9400
Grades: PK-8
| 105 students
524 N. Wolcott Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Betel Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1315 W Lake St
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
Grades: PK-12
| 80 students
The Chicago Academy For The Arts![The Chicago Academy For The Arts Photo - Chicagoland's independent high school for the arts.]( "The Chicago Academy For The Arts Photo - Chicagoland's independent high school for the arts.")
Special Program Emphasis
1010 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 421-0202
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 421-0202
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Chicago Futabakai Japanese School
Special Program Emphasis
2550 N Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 590-5700
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 590-5700
Grades: K-9
| 123 students
Childrens Palace
Special Program Emphasis
3237 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 588-5575
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 588-5575
Grades: K-6
| 31 students
Coram Deo Classical School
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1600 Salem Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
Grades: PK-8
| 56 students
150 W Bonner Road
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-1372
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-1372
Grades: PK-8
| 126 students
747 Davis Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
Grades: PK-12
| 94 students
Elite Scholars Steam Academy
Special Program Emphasis
323 Benedictine Ct
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-2022
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-2022
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
French School
Special Program Emphasis
562 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 501-5800
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 501-5800
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
French-american School Of Chicago
Special Program Emphasis
615 W Kemper Pl
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Glenoaks Hospital Medical School Programs
Special Program Emphasis
1n450 Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 671-0383
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 671-0383
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
Higher Heights Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1647 Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 898-2001
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 898-2001
Grades: PK-6
| 15 students
Higher Heights Christian Academy School Of Fine Arts
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1207 E Lincoln Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 439-2004
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 439-2004
Grades: PK-6
| 17 students
Kc's Academy LLC![Kc's Academy LLC Photo - Infant 1 circle time area]( "Kc's Academy LLC Photo - Infant 1 circle time area")
Special Program Emphasis
3110 N. Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 665-4940
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 665-4940
Grades: K-1
| 14 students
Lahr-well Christian Academy (l-w Academy)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
903 N. Second Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 288-8024
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 288-8024
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
Luther South Math, Science & Performing Arts High
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3130 W 87th St
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 737-7816
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 737-7816
Grades: 7-12
| 145 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Illinois include Lycee Francais De Chicago, Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, and Science & Arts Academy.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Illinois?
41 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Illinois.
How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $23,909, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $9,542.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Illinois?
Illinois private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 41% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
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