For the 2025-26 school year, there are 100 special education private schools serving 5,991 students in Illinois.
The top ranked special education private schools in Illinois include Joseph Academy-melrose Park, Kemmerer Village School, and Kiefer School.
The average acceptance rate is 69%, which is lower than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
6% of special education private schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and African Methodist Episcopal).
Top Ranked Illinois Special Education Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 20
Aaa Academy
Special Education School
13801 Chatham St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
Allendale School
Special Education School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
Gr: 1-12 | 156 students
Allendale-linc
Special Education School
1055 Lake Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 206-5725
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 206-5725
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
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
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Childs Voice![Childs Voice Photo - At Child’s Voice children with hearing loss are provided the skills and tools needed to learn to listen and to speak, to enjoy the sounds of everyday.]( "Childs Voice Photo - At Child’s Voice children with hearing loss are provided the skills and tools needed to learn to listen and to speak, to enjoy the sounds of everyday.")
Special Education School
180 Hansen Ct
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 595-8200
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 595-8200
Gr: Inquire with school | 80 students Tuition listed
125 E. Seminary Ave.
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 289-4221
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 289-4221
Gr: Inquire with school | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Community Alternative Renewal Experience
All-boys | Special Education School
215 N Milwaukee Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6526
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6526
Gr: Inquire with school | 9 students
Cove School
Special Education School
350 Lee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-2100
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 562-2100
Gr: 2-12 | 148 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hammitt School - The Baby Fold
Special Education School
108 E Willow St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
Gr: K-12 | 133 students
6254 S. Ellis
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
Gr: 1-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
13860 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 296-1229
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 296-1229
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
1980 Old Willow Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7025
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7025
Gr: 1-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Joseph Academy-melrose Park
Special Education School
1100 N 22nd Av
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 345-4500
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 345-4500
Gr: 4-12 | 77 students Tuition listed
Kemmerer Village School
Special Education School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Gr: 7-11 | 13 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 10 Acceptance rate listed
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3250 N. Arlington Heights Road Suite 200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Parkland Preparatory Academy
Special Education School
804 W Bartlett Rd
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 540-7496
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 540-7496
Gr: K-12 | 265 students
906 Muir Avenue
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 707-8373
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 707-8373
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ucan Academy
Special Education School
3110 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 722-3097
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 722-3097
Gr: 3-12 | 67 students
Acacia Academy![Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.]( "Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.")
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
Gr: 4-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Academic Mastery Academy
Special Education School
14418 Mckinley Ave
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 897-9332
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 897-9332
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students
Ada S Mckinley School South Care
Special Education School
11400 S. Edbrooke
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-3500
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Ada S. Mckinley-highland School
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Ami Kids Infinity Chicago
Special Education School
10211 S Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 582-8820
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 582-8820
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
Att-p Tach Special Education Prog
Special Education School (Jewish)
3531 Madison St.
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 973-2828
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 973-2828
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
900 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-0371
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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
Centerview Therapeutic School
Special Education School
3444 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
121 W 154th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
Gr: PK-11 | 28 students
Connections Day School
Special Education School
31410 N Us Highway 45
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-8349
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-8349
Gr: 3-12 | 66 students
Coordinated Youth & Human Services
Special Education School
2016 Madison Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-0552
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-0552
Gr: 5-12 | 64 students
Easter Seals Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
17300 Ozark Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
Gr: K-12 | 102 students
Easter Seals Therapeutic School
Special Education School
1939 W 13th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 491-4110
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 491-4110
Gr: 3-12 | 102 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private schools in Illinois?
The top ranked special education private schools in Illinois include Joseph Academy-melrose Park, Kemmerer Village School, and Kiefer 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 African Methodist Episcopal).
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