Brehm Preparatory School Photo - Small class sizes provide opportunities for 1:1 educational moments.

Best Illinois Special Education Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 80 special education private elementary schools serving 5,078 students in Illinois.
The top ranked special education private elementary schools in Illinois include Joseph Academy-melrose Park, Kemmerer Village School, and Kiefer School.
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
5% of special education private elementary schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and African Methodist Episcopal).

Top Ranked Illinois Special Education Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School Photo
Special Education School
(1)
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
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
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
Allendale School
Special Education School
600 W Grand Ave
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
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
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
Chaddock
Special Education School (African Methodist Episcopal)
(1)
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Cove School
Special Education School
350 Lee Road
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
Gr: K-12 | 133 students
Hyde Park Day School - Chicago campus
Hyde Park Day School - Chicago campus Photo - HPDS creates a safe and nurturing environment designed to foster self-esteem, self-confidence, and a positive attitude toward learning.
Special Education School
(1)
6254 S. Ellis
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2550
Gr: 1-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus
Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus Photo
Special Education School
(1)
13860 Main Street
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 296-1229
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus
Hyde Park Day School - Northfield campus Photo
Special Education School
(1)
1980 Old Willow Rd
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
Gr: 4-12 | 77 students Tuition listed
Kemmerer Village School
Special Education School
941 N 2500 East Rd
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
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
NewHope Academy
Special Education School
(6)
3250 N. Arlington Heights Road Suite 200
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
Gr: K-12 | 265 students
Safe Haven School
Safe Haven School Photo - Safe Haven School's Organic Garden
Special Education School
(1)
906 Muir Avenue
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
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.
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
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
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students
Ada S. Mckinley-highland School
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Att-p Tach Special Education Prog
Special Education School (Jewish)
3531 Madison St.
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 973-2828
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
Brehm Preparatory School
Brehm Preparatory School Photo - Small class sizes provide opportunities for 1:1 educational moments.
Special Education School
(3)
900 S. Brehm Lane
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
Gr: 1-12 | 95 students
Centerview Therapeutic School
Special Education School
3444 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
Chilren's Habilitation Center
Special Education School
(1)
121 W 154th Street
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
Gr: 3-12 | 66 students
Coordinated Youth & Human Services
Special Education School
2016 Madison Ave
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
Gr: K-12 | 102 students
Easter Seals Therapeutic School
Special Education School
1939 W 13th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 491-4110
Gr: 3-12 | 102 students
Esperanza Therapeutic School
Esperanza Therapeutic School Photo - Esperanza School
Special Education School
520 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-6097
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Fulton Cnty Pvt Rehab Center
Special Education School
1675 E Ash
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6510
Gr: 5-8 | 31 students
Gateway to Learning
Special Education School
4925 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-3200
Gr: 5-12 Avg. class size: 10 students
Giant Steps Illinois
Special Education School
(1)
2500 Cabot Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 864-3832
Gr: K-12 | 111 students
Glenoaks Therapeutic Day Schools
Special Education School
135 N Brandon Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 671-0383
Gr: 3-12 | 118 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private elementary schools in Illinois?
The top ranked special education private elementary schools in Illinois include Joseph Academy-melrose Park, Kemmerer Village School, and Kiefer School.
How many special education private elementary schools are located in Illinois?
80 special education private elementary schools are located in Illinois.
How diverse are special education private elementary schools in Illinois?
Illinois special education private elementary schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of special education private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Illinois?
5% of special education private elementary schools in Illinois are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and African Methodist Episcopal).

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