Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha) serves 46 students in grades 2-12, is a member of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers and the Other associations(s) for exceptional children.
The student:teacher of Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha) is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Year Founded
1879
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)'s ranking?
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
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The application deadline for Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha) is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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