Esperanza Therapeutic School

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Esperanza School is a private, therapeutic day school thataddresses the educational and developmental needs of students age5-21 with mild to severe developmental disabilities, includingemotional and/or behavioral disorders, intellectual delays,cognitive impairment, Autism, and other conditions.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Esperanza Therapeutic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild to severe developmental disabilities, including emotional and/or behavioral disorders, intellectual delays, cognitive impairment, Autism, and other conditions.
Year Founded
1969
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Esperanza Therapeutic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
27%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Stephanie Ong

School Notes

  • At Esperanza School, students learn and grow in a supportiveenvironment, and individualized attention helps each reach his orher academic and developmental goals. Through individualizededucational plans (IEPs), life skills, vocational training, and thearts, students are reaching their academic, developmental, andsocial goals.
  • We partner closely with parents and guardians at every step oftheir child`s education. From the referral and enrollment processthrough planning for life beyond Esperanza School, ourmultidisciplinary team that includes teachers, social workers,transition specialists, nurses and speech therapist collaboratewith parents to determine student goals and the paths to reachthem. Students are supported to make independent choices andpursue their interests to the extent possible. Students enjoy art,music, and theater, and all have access to a nurse, speechtherapist, and social workers.
  • Our small class sizes facilitate the high level of personalattention that all of our students receive. Like all of ourprograms,Esperanza School provides bilingual (English and Spanish)services to both students and parents to meet the diverse needs ofthe families we serve. Door-to-door transportation is provided.
  • Esperanza School is accredited by the North Central AssociationCommission on Accreditation and Education and approved by theIllinois State Board of Education.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Esperanza Therapeutic School?
The acceptance rate of Esperanza Therapeutic School is 90%, which is lower than the national average of 91%.
When is the application deadline for Esperanza Therapeutic School?
The application deadline for Esperanza Therapeutic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
What neighborhood is Esperanza Therapeutic School located?
Esperanza Therapeutic School is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 9 other private schools located in West Town.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $10,546 for elementary schools and $18,028 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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