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Best Illinois Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 24 private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) serving 2,014 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Illinois include Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha), and Kiefer School.
17% of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Calvinist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 24

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 24

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Illinois (2026-27)

Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School Photo
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 20
Special Education School
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
(5)
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Map of Allendale School
Allendale School
Gr: 1-12 | 156 students
Special Education School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
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Map of Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
Special Education School
1400 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
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Map of Chicago Lighthouse
Chicago Lighthouse
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
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Map of Kiefer School
Kiefer School
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
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Map of NewHope Academy
NewHope Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Special Education School
3250 N. Arlington Heights Road Suite 200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
(6)
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Map of St. Michael Catholic School
St. Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students
Catholic
314 W Willow Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 462-5009
(1)
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Map of St. Paul Continuation School
St. Paul Continuation School
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
322 W Washington St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2470
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Map of Ada S Mckinley School South Care
Ada S Mckinley School South Care
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
11400 S. Edbrooke
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-3500
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Map of Alternative Academic Achievement Academy
Alternative Academic Achievement Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 46 students
Alternative School
14418 S Mckinley Ave
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 206-0000
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Brehm Preparatory School Photo
Brehm Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Special Education School
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
(3)
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Map of Camelot Schools
Camelot Schools
Gr: 1-12 | 95 students
Special Education School
5135 Trillium Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(224) 402-7408
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Map of Elim Christian School
Elim Christian School
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
Special Education School (Calvinist)
13020 S Central Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
(4)
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Map of Illinois Center For Autism
Illinois Center For Autism
Gr: Inquire with school | 112 students
Special Education School
548 S Ruby Ln
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 973-2485
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Map of Jtc Academy
Jtc Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 398-2524
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Map of Larkin Center School
Larkin Center School
Gr: 1-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
515 Sports Way
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
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Map of Lawrence Hall School
Lawrence Hall School
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Special Education School
4833 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
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Map of Messiah Lutheran Child Care
Messiah Lutheran Child Care
Gr: NS-K | 6 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1605 Vernon Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-3767
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Map of North Center For Handicapped Children
North Center For Handicapped Children
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Special Education School
5104 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-4111
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Map of North Schaumburg KinderCare
North Schaumburg KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
2601 Quentin Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Illinois include Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha), and Kiefer School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are located in Illinois?
24 private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are located in Illinois.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Illinois?
Illinois private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
17% of private schools belonging to National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Calvinist).
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Private Schools
2,014
Students
$83,173
Avg. Tuition
33%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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