Quick Facts (2026)
- 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)
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)
About the School
- 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 Facts (2026)
- 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)
School 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 Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1879
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha) often compared to?
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha) is often viewed alongside schools like Coordinated Youth & Human Services by visitors of our site.
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.
When is the application deadline for Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)?
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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