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Best Illinois Special Education Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 80 special education private elementary schools serving 5,042 students in Illinois.

The special education private elementary schools in Illinois include Joseph Academy-melrose Park, Cove School, and Kemmerer Village 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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 80
# Students Served: 5,042

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 80
# Students Served: 5,042

Illinois Special Education Private Elementary Schools Trends

Private Schools

5,042

Students

$44,918

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 elementary schools in Illinois?

The special education private elementary schools in Illinois include Joseph Academy-melrose Park, Cove School, and Kemmerer Village 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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