Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, IL is a co–ed, nonsectarian special education school serving grades 4 through 12 in a midsize city community.
The school enrolls 12 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 2 full–time teachers.
Approximately 25% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
As a special education program, it operates within the Elgin area among other private schools offering varied grade spans and enrollment sizes.
The average private school tuition for elementary levels in Elgin is $7,471, providing a local context for families considering private education options.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Marklund Wasmond Center?
The application deadline for Marklund Wasmond Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Marklund Wasmond Center is Institute Of Islamic Education (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Learning Tree East (1.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
845 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-6880
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-6880
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
The Ivy Academy & Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
545 Hiawatha Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(224) 281-4979
Elgin, IL 60120
(224) 281-4979
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
340 Grand Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7743
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7743
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Institute Of Islamic Education
All-girls (Islamic)
1280 Bluff City Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
2500 Beverly Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 645-9300
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 645-9300
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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