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)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
102 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Miles
Quick Facts
Chicago Lighthouse
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
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(Catholic)
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children Of Peace School
(Catholic)
1900 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Tuition listed
Uic Children's Center-ii
Daycare / Preschool
1919 W Taylor M/c 525
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 413-5328
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 413-5328
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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