Illinois Center For Autism

Special Children, Inc is committed and dedicated to helping and supporting children birth to six years of age who are experiencing learning difficulties.
We provide a quality inclusive infant/toddler education program, an early childhood school program, along with specialized therapies.
By partnering with the families on behalf of their young child we offer emotional support and education.
Mamie O. Stookey School was founded in 1953 and is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education as a Non-Public Facility in the State of Illinois to serve students with developmental delays, and/or other health impairments.
The goal is to admit students to the school at three years of age and have them placed back in their; local school districts by age six.
Class size is kept small and a special education teacher along with an interdisciplinary team of therapists provides specialized education in working towards successful achievement of student outcomes.
Mamie. Stookey School is funded by the local school districts and is a proud United Way recipient.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
99 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Illinois Center For Autism Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP Courses
5 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Illinois Center For Autism?
The application deadline for Illinois Center For Autism is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in St. Clair County, IL is $5,259 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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