Top 10 Best Illinois Special Education Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 102 special education private schools serving 6,006 students in Illinois.
The best top ranked special education private schools in Illinois include Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, Hyde Park Day School - Chicago campus and Clare Woods Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
7% of special education private schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top Ranked Illinois Special Education Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School Photo
Special Education School
(1)
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Grades: 4-12
| 67 students
Childs Voice
Childs Voice Photo - At Child’s Voice children with hearing loss are provided the skills and tools needed to learn to listen and to speak, to enjoy the sounds of everyday.
Special Education School
180 Hansen Ct
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 595-8200
Grades: PK-2
| 78 students
Clare Woods Academy
Special Education School
(13)
125 E. Seminary Ave.
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 289-4221
Grades: Inquire with school
| 92 students
Hyde Park Day School - Chicago campus
Hyde Park Day School - Chicago campus Photo - HPDS creates a safe and nurturing environment designed to foster self-esteem, self-confidence, and a positive attitude toward learning.
Special Education School
(1)
6254 S. Ellis
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
Grades: 1-8
| 41 students
Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus
Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus Photo
Special Education School
(1)
13860 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 296-1229
Grades: 1-8
| 40 students
Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus
Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus Photo
Special Education School
(1)
1980 Old Willow Rd
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
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
NewHope Academy
Special Education School
(6)
3250 N. Arlington Heights Road Suite 200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
Grades: 6-12
| 122 students
Safe Haven School
Safe Haven School Photo - Safe Haven School's Organic Garden
Special Education School
(1)
906 Muir Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 604-3903
Grades: 5-12
| 50 students
Wolcott College Prep
Wolcott College Prep Photo - Wolcott School
Special Education School
(1)
524 N. Wolcott Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Aaa Academy
Special Education School
13801 Chatham St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
Grades: 1-8
| 47 students
Acacia Academy - La Grange Campus & Burr Ridge Campus
Acacia Academy - La Grange Campus & Burr Ridge Campus 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) 639-4222
Grades: 1-12
| 114 students
Ada S Mckinley School South Care
Special Education School
11400 S. Edbrooke
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Ada S. Mckinley-highland School
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
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
Grades: 1-12
| 156 students
Allendale-linc
Special Education School
1055 Lake Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 206-5725
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Ami Kids Infinity Chicago
Special Education School
10211 S Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 582-8820
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Arlyn Day School
Special Education School
3013 Illinois Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7117
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Att-p Tach Special Education Prog
Special Education School (Jewish)
3531 Madison St.
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 973-2828
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Brehm Preparatory School
Brehm Preparatory School Photo - Small class sizes provide opportunities for 1:1 educational moments.
Special Education School
(2)
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
The Bridge High School
Special Education School
2318 Wisconsin Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 964-1722
Grades: 10-12
| 23 students
Camelot Schools
Special Education School
5135 Trillium Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(224) 402-7408
Grades: 1-12
| 95 students
Camelot Schools
Special Education School
1220 Bond St
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 355-0200
Grades: 1-12
| 89 students
Camelot-nwca
Special Education School
(1)
315 N 6th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 981-4661
Grades: K
| 9 students
Cds-melvin J Larson Education Center
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)
Special Education School
1400 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
Grades: 2-12
| 59 students
Centerview Therapeutic School
Special Education School
3444 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 504-8261
Grades: 3-12
| 14 students
Chaddock
Special Education School (African Methodist Episcopal)
(1)
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Grades: K-12
| 77 students
Chicago Lighthouse
Special Education School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 997-3695
Grades: PK-12
| 32 students
Chilren's Habilitation Center
Special Education School
(1)
121 W 154th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
Community Alternative Renewal Experience
All-boys | Special Education School
215 N Milwaukee Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6526
Grades: 4-11
| 13 students
Coordinated Youth & Human Services
Special Education School
2016 Madison Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-0552
Grades: 3-12
| 68 students
Cove School
Special Education School
350 Lee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-2100
Grades: 2-12
| 151 students
Easter Seals Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
17300 Ozark Ave
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
Grades: 3-12
| 102 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in Illinois?
The top ranked special education private schools in Illinois include Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, Hyde Park Day School - Chicago campus and Clare Woods Academy.
How many special education private schools are located in Illinois?
102 special education private schools are located in Illinois.
How diverse are special education private schools in Illinois?
Illinois special education private schools are approximately 45% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
7% of special education private schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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