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Best Illinois Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 private elementary schools with special program emphasis serving 5,220 students in Illinois.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private elementary schools in Illinois include Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, Science & Arts Academy, and Bennett Day School.
The average tuition cost is $22,956, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average tuition cost of $10,932.
32% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 31
  • # Students Served: 5,220

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 31
  • # Students Served: 5,220

Top Ranked Illinois Private Elementary Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

Fusion Academy Lincoln Park Photo
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students
Specialized Curriculum
1440 N. Dayton Street, Suite 104
Chicago, IL 60642
(877) 673-8893
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German International School Chicago Photo
German International School Chicago
Gr: PK-9 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
(1)
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Bennett Day School Photo
Bennett Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
(2)
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Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo
Brightmont Academy - Barrington
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
400 E. Main St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
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Brightmont Academy - Naperville Photo
Brightmont Academy - Naperville
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
445 Jackson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
(331) 260-0334
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Brightmont Academy - Northfield Photo
Brightmont Academy - Northfield
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
1799 Willow Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
(224) 518-0074
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Daystar Academy Photo
Daystar Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
(1)
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Map of Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Specialized Curriculum
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
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Lycee Francais De Chicago Photo
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Gr: NS-12 | 789 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
(3)
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Midwest Academy For Gifted Education Photo
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Specialized Curriculum
900 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
(26)
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Quest Academy Photo
Quest Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
(1)
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Map of Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
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Map of St. Blase Polish Catholic School
St. Blase Polish Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 817 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
6101 S 75th Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-8772
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Map of St. Fabian's Educational Center
St. Fabian's Educational Center
Gr: PK-11 | 350 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
7450 W 83rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 458-6150
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Science & Arts Academy Photo
Science & Arts Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 14
Specialized Curriculum
1825 Miner St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
(5)
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Science Academy Of Chicago Photo
Science Academy Of Chicago
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
501 Midway Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 258-5254
(8)
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Map of Betel Christian School
Betel Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1315 W Lake St
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
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Map of Chicago Futabakai Japanese School
Chicago Futabakai Japanese School
Gr: K-9 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Specialized Curriculum
2550 N Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 590-5700
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Map of Childrens Palace
Childrens Palace
Gr: K-6 | 31 students
Specialized Curriculum
3237 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 588-5575
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Map of Coram Deo Classical School
Coram Deo Classical School
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1600 Salem Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
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31
Private Schools
5,220
Students
$22,956
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
43%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Illinois?
The top ranked private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Illinois include Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, Science & Arts Academy, and Bennett Day School.
How many private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Illinois?
31 private elementary schools with special program emphasis are located in Illinois.
How much do private elementary schools with special program emphasis cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $22,956, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $10,932.
How diverse are private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Illinois?
Illinois private elementary schools with special program emphasis are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
32% of private elementary schools with special program emphasis in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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