Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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 (26-27)
- 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
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
Student Body
Total Students
133 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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
Chiddix Jr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S Walnut St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4405
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4405
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Thomas Metcalf School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Isu Campus Box 7000
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-7621
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-7621
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
University High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Isu Campus Box 5300
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-8994
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-8994
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Colene Hoose Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Grandview Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4414
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4414
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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