Learning House

5110 Capitol Dr Wheeling, IL 60090
thelearninghouse.net

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Learning House in Wheeling, IL, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 8 through 12 in a suburban community.
  • The school enrolls 29 students with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1, supported by 7 teachers.
  • Approximately 56% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting diversity within its enrollment.
  • Tuition data is not provided; however, the school operates in a Cook County area where average private high school tuition is $19,327.
  • Learning House is compared locally with other specialized and nonsectarian schools in the Wheeling suburb area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'Building a Respectful Future'
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Learning House often compared to?
Learning House is often viewed alongside schools like NewHope Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Learning House?
The application deadline for Learning House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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Our son struggles with severe social anxiety and school refusal. We had the opportunity to pick from different alternative schools and choose The Learning House because of the year-round concept and their summer program. Having a dedicated therapist on staff for him that he was able to connect with on a regular basis was very helpful. He flourished in his academics with the mastery approach program. He loved the sports program. My husband and I found the parent sessions reassuring and helpful to talk with other parents. I want to add that they did not "cure" my son of his anxiety but helped him learn to cope. The school was the right place at the right time. He graduated with honors and was accepted to college.
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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,473 for elementary schools and $19,515 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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