For the 2024-25 school year, there are 81 special education private elementary schools serving 5,073 students in Illinois.
The top ranked special education private elementary schools in Illinois include Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, Kemmerer Village School, and Safe Haven School.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
5% of special education private elementary schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and African Methodist Episcopal).
Top Ranked Illinois Special Education Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Grades: 4-12
| 67 students
6254 S. Ellis
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
Grades: 1-8
| 60 students
13860 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 296-1229
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 296-1229
Grades: 1-8
| 37 students
1980 Old Willow Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7025
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7025
Grades: 1-8
| 66 students
Kemmerer Village School
Special Education School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Grades: 7-11
| 13 students
3250 N. Arlington Heights Road Suite 200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
Grades: 6-12
| 122 students
Parkland Preparatory Academy
Special Education School
804 W Bartlett Rd
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 540-7496
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 540-7496
Grades: K-12
| 265 students
906 Muir Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 707-8373
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 707-8373
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
Aaa Academy
Special Education School
13801 Chatham St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
Grades: 1-8
| 47 students
Acacia Academy![Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.]( "Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.")
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
Grades: 4-12
| 91 students
Academic Mastery Academy
Special Education School
14418 Mckinley Ave
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 897-9332
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 897-9332
Grades: PK-8
| 49 students
Ada S. Mckinley-highland School
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
Allendale School
Special Education School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
Grades: 1-12
| 156 students
Allendale-linc
Special Education School
1055 Lake Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 206-5725
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 206-5725
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Att-p Tach Special Education Prog
Special Education School (Jewish)
3531 Madison St.
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 973-2828
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 973-2828
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Camelot Schools
Special Education School
5135 Trillium Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(224) 402-7408
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(224) 402-7408
Grades: 1-12
| 95 students
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)
Special Education School
1400 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
Grades: 2-12
| 46 students
Centerview Therapeutic School
Special Education School
3444 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
Grades: 5-12
| 9 students
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Grades: K-12
| 77 students
121 W 154th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
Grades: PK-11
| 28 students
Connections Day School
Special Education School
31410 N Us Highway 45
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-8349
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-8349
Grades: 3-12
| 66 students
Coordinated Youth & Human Services
Special Education School
2016 Madison Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-0552
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-0552
Grades: 5-12
| 64 students
Cove School
Special Education School
350 Lee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-2100
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-2100
Grades: 2-12
| 148 students
Easter Seals Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
17300 Ozark Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
Grades: K-12
| 102 students
Easter Seals Therapeutic School
Special Education School
1939 W 13th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 491-4110
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 491-4110
Grades: 3-12
| 102 students
Esperanza Therapeutic School![Esperanza Therapeutic School Photo - Esperanza School]( "Esperanza Therapeutic School Photo - Esperanza School")
Special Education School
520 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-6097
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-6097
Grades: 1-12
| 39 students
Fulton Cnty Pvt Rehab Center
Special Education School
1675 E Ash
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6510
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6510
Grades: 5-8
| 31 students
Gateway to Learning
Special Education School
4925 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-3200
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-3200
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
2500 Cabot Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 864-3832
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 864-3832
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
Glenoaks Therapeutic Day Schools
Special Education School
135 N Brandon Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 671-0383
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 671-0383
Grades: 3-12
| 118 students
Grand Prairie School
All-boys | Special Education School
110 N Locust St
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7440
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7440
Grades: 5-12
| 53 students
Hammitt School - The Baby Fold
Special Education School
108 E Willow St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Helping Hand School
Special Education School
9649 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
Grades: PK-12
| 42 students
High Road Of Naperville
Special Education School
1220 Bond St
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 355-0200
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 355-0200
Grades: 1-12
| 84 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private elementary schools in Illinois?
The top ranked special education private elementary schools in Illinois include Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, Kemmerer Village School, and Safe Haven School.
How many special education private elementary schools are located in Illinois?
81 special education private elementary schools are located in Illinois.
How diverse are special education private elementary schools in Illinois?
Illinois special education private elementary schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of special education private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
5% of special education private elementary schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and African Methodist Episcopal).
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