Community Alternative Renewal Experience serves 9 students in grades Inquire with school.
The student:teacher of Community Alternative Renewal Experience is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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)
Top Rankings
Community Alternative Renewal Experience ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1895
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and 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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Miles
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Students
Grades: PK-12 1 miles 656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
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(224) 444-8375
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
1
PK-12
n/a
Grades: PK-K | 90 students 1.9 miles 309 Granada Blvd
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(847) 356-2288
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2288
1.9
PK-K
90
Allendale School
Special Education School
Grades: 1-12 | 156 students 2.2 miles 600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
2.2
1-12
156
Grades: PK-8 | 270 students 2.3 miles 135 S Milwaukee Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
2.3
PK-8
270
Lindenhurst KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK 3.1 miles 599 Falling Waters Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-4637
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-4637
3.1
NS-PK
n/a
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