For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private schools belonging to Other associations(s) for exceptional children serving 2,507 students in Illinois. You can also find more schools membership associations in Illinois.
The top-ranked private schools belonging to Other associations(s) for exceptional children in Illinois include St. Raphael Catholic School, Palatine KinderCare, and Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha).
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top-Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Other associations(s) for exceptional children in Illinois (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (ccha)
Special Education School
1400 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-3594
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
8151 W Lawrence Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 453-2141
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 453-2141
Gr: PK-1 | 248 students
Palatine KinderCare ![Palatine KinderCare Photo - Miss Desiree engages our Discovery Preschool children in many science and sensory activities throughout the day!]( "Palatine KinderCare Photo - Miss Desiree engages our Discovery Preschool children in many science and sensory activities throughout the day!")
Daycare / Preschool
929 E Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2233
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2233
Gr: NS-PK | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
1215 Modaff Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-1880
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-1880
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1N350 Taylor Drive
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 668-1385
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 668-1385
Gr: K-8 | 778 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Great Place To Grow Inc
Daycare / Preschool
9301 W Irving Park Rd
Schiller Park, IL 60176
(847) 678-0923
Schiller Park, IL 60176
(847) 678-0923
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Camelot Schools
Special Education School
5135 Trillium Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(224) 402-7408
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(224) 402-7408
Gr: 1-12 | 95 students
Children Of Peace School/st. C
(Catholic)
2187 West Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Tuition listed
747 Davis Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
13020 S Central Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
Oakbrook KinderCare ![Oakbrook KinderCare Photo - Dramatic play time in our toddler room is always a blast!]( "Oakbrook KinderCare Photo - Dramatic play time in our toddler room is always a blast!")
Daycare / Preschool
1111 Pasquinelli Dr. #300
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 654-4878
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 654-4878
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students Tuition listed
Pactt Learning Center
Special Education School
7101 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 338-9102
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
1239 Rickert Dr.
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-8767
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-8767
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
State Of Il Child Development
Daycare / Preschool
160 N Lasalle St
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 814-4782
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 814-4782
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Summit School ![Summit School Photo]( "Summit School Photo")
Special Education School
333 W River Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 468-0490
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 468-0490
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Ucan Academy-south
Special Education School
1912 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-1005
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-1005
Gr: 2-12 | 70 students
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