Chicago Lighthouse

The Chicago Lighthouse was founded in 1906 by a group of women volunteers, both blind and sighted, working out of the basement of a doctor's home offering clothing and food to Chicagoan who were blind, many of them homeless.
Since then, the Chicago Lighthouse has evolved into the most comprehensive private rehabilitation and educational facility in the nation dedicated to assisting children, youth and adults who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Full theraputic Day School

Student Body

Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
77%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Chicago Lighthouse Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Chicago Lighthouse?
The application deadline for Chicago Lighthouse is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Chicago Lighthouse located?
Chicago Lighthouse is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 7 other private schools located in Near West Side.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $10,907 for elementary schools and $18,812 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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