Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Hammitt School - The Baby Fold
About the School
- Hammitt School–The Baby Fold in Normal, IL, serves 133 co–ed students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a nonsectarian special education program within a suburban community.
- Established in 1902, the school is among the oldest private schools in Illinois, offering a longstanding history of educational services.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1, supported by 52 teaching staff members specializing in small–group instruction.
- Approximately 19% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
- Located in a midsize suburb, Hammitt School provides private K–12 special education programming in the Normal, IL area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Hammitt School - The Baby Fold ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1902
Student Body
Total Students
133 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can.' – John Wesley
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hammitt School - The Baby Fold's ranking?
Hammitt School - The Baby Fold ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Hammitt School - The Baby Fold?
The application deadline for Hammitt School - The Baby Fold is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Hammitt School - The Baby Fold is Bloom Community School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Epiphany Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-10 | 35 students
Alternative School
1100 N Beech Street, Bldg #11
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 808-1192
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
Catholic
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
1101 Douglas St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Baptist
1017 N School St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students
Special Education School
1316 E Empire St Ste A
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-10 | 35 students
Alternative School
1100 N Beech Street, Bldg #11
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 808-1192
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Baptist
1017 N School St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students
Special Education School
1316 E Empire St Ste A
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students
Christian
22017 N 1200 East Rd.
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 662-9900
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 11-12 | 9 students
360 Wylie Dr Ste 905
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-10 | 35 students
Alternative School
1100 N Beech Street, Bldg #11
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 808-1192
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
Catholic
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
1101 Douglas St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Baptist
1017 N School St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students
Special Education School
1316 E Empire St Ste A
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
Catholic
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
1101 Douglas St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Baptist
1017 N School St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students
Christian
22017 N 1200 East Rd.
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 662-9900
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
603 W Jackson St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5954
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dee-mack Primary/jr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 E Fifth St
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4321
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4321
9045.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Metamora High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 W Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4151
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4151
9045.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Dee-mack High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E Fifth St
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4421
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4421
9045.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Metamora Grade School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
815 E Chatham St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2361
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2361
9046.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 829 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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