Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Community Alternative Renewal Experience
About the School
- Community Alternative Renewal Experience in Lake Villa, IL is a nonsectarian special education school serving all–boys with an upper–grade (UG) program.
- The school was founded in 1895 and operates in a rural community setting.
- Total enrollment is 9 students, with 1 student in K–12, supported by 2 teachers for a 5:1 student–teacher ratio.
- The student body includes 57% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural Lake Villa area.
- Among private schools in Illinois, Community Alternative Renewal Experience ranks in the top 20% for oldest founding date.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Community Alternative Renewal Experience ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1895
School Calendar
Student Body
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Ida B. Wells, Nobel Laureate -
- Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark, Influential psychologist -
- Joseph L. White, Father of Black psychology -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Community Alternative Renewal Experience?
Community Alternative Renewal Experience famous alumni include: Ida B. Wells, Nobel Laureate, Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark, Influential psychologist and Joseph L. White, Father of Black psychology.
What is Community Alternative Renewal Experience's ranking?
Community Alternative Renewal Experience ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Community Alternative Renewal Experience?
The application deadline for Community Alternative Renewal Experience is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Community Alternative Renewal Experience is STUDYS Christian Academy (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool
309 Granada Blvd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2288
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 156 students
Special Education School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
135 S Milwaukee Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
599 Falling Waters Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-4637
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 156 students
Special Education School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2190 Fuller Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(312) 342-0059
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
275 S Lake St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
13022 Wilmot Road
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 697-7744
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 156 students
Special Education School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
135 S Milwaukee Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Catholic
15020 W Wadsworth Rd
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 623-8446
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
118 Lincoln Ave
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-1720
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool
309 Granada Blvd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2288
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
135 S Milwaukee Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
599 Falling Waters Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-4637
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1512 North IL Route 83
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 543-7910
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Alden-hebron High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
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6/
Top 50%10
9604 Illinois St
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
9220.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Alden-hebron Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9604 Illinois St
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
9220.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Alden Hebron Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11915 Price Rd
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
9220.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
507 Sage St
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-6000
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 348-6000
9220.3 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Woodstock North High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Raffel Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-2100
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-2100
9220.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 915 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
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