Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Easter Seals Therapeutic School
About the School
- Easter Seals Therapeutic School in Chicago, IL serves 102 students in grades 3 through 12 within a nonsectarian special education program.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 14 total teachers, supporting individualized instruction in an urban community setting.
- Located in the Near West Side neighborhood, this co–ed school operates in a large city locale offering specialized education services.
- Approximately 27% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
- Easter Seals Therapeutic School is part of the Chicago private school community that includes nearby special education and K–12 programs.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
102 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Easter Seals Therapeutic School?
The application deadline for Easter Seals Therapeutic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Easter Seals Therapeutic School located?
Easter Seals Therapeutic School is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Near West Side.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Easter Seals Therapeutic School is Chicago Lighthouse (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Catholic
1900 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
1919 W Taylor M/c 525
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 413-5328
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students
Catholic
1852 W 22nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-6800
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,373 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1076 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-5900
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students
Alternative School
2001 S. California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Catholic
1900 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Catholic
2187 West Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Catholic
2211 W 18th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 829-4153
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Catholic
1900 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
1919 W Taylor M/c 525
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 413-5328
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Catholic
2187 West Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
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Taft Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1605 S Washington St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0408
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0408
9194.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Wood View Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
197 Winston Dr
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-0185
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-0185
9194.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Bernard J Ward Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Recreation Dr
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 972-9200
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 972-9200
9194.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Arbor View Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22w430 Ironwood Dr
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5505
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5505
9194.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Lisle Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5801 Westview Ln
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8100
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8100
9194.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 777 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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