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Best Illinois Special Education Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 100 special education private schools serving 5,977 students in Illinois.

The special education private schools in Illinois include Kemmerer Village School, Aaa Academy, and Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School.

The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.

6% of special education private schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Calvinist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 100
# Students Served: 5,977

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 100
# Students Served: 5,977

Illinois Special Education Private School Trends

100

Private Schools

5,977

Students

$57,325

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

50%

Students of Color

6:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in Illinois?

The special education private schools in Illinois include Kemmerer Village School, Aaa Academy, and Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School.

How many special education private schools are located in Illinois?

100 special education private schools are located in Illinois.

How diverse are special education private schools in Illinois?

Illinois special education private schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.

What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?

6% of special education private schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Calvinist).

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