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)
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.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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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