We provide a holistic, educational experience for students who've struggled in traditional learning environments.
Each student is given a therapeutic treatment team that helps address their academic, behavioral and social/emotional deficits.
Class sizes are small and the staff to student ratio is 3:1, helping to facilitate strong staff-student relationships.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Special Education diagnosis that fall into SLD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and more
Year Founded
1963
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
Average Class Size
6 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Students who are publicly tuitioned attend Knapp School and Yeshiva for free. Private student tuition can vary depending on the type of program. It costs $50,000+ annually for a child to attend, but there can be flexibility on the cost depending on each family\'s situation.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer programming costs are included in public tuition
Admissions Director
Orli Ginsburg
Admissions Associate
Allison Stevens
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
chess club, cooking club, Outdoor club, sewing club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, drama, music, Newspaper and yearbook
chess club, cooking club, Outdoor club, sewing club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, drama, music, Newspaper and yearbook
School Notes
- To be considered for the Knapp School and Yeshiva, students must have an IEP with a therapeutic placement or (if privately placed) have recently completed Psychological Testing. Once an official referral has been made, an assessment of fit by the Admissions Team begins. Additionally, ISBE has approved the Knapp School and Yeshiva to serve students with primary or secondary IEP classifications of Emotional Disturbance (ED), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Autism, Intellectual Disability (ID), Traumatic Brain Injury, and Other Health Impairment (OHI).
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Knapp School And Yeshiva offer a summer program?
Yes, Knapp School And Yeshiva offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Knapp School And Yeshiva?
The application deadline for Knapp School And Yeshiva is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Knapp School And Yeshiva located?
Knapp School And Yeshiva is located in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 19 other private schools located in West Ridge.
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