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Menta Academy North

621 Belvidere Rd Waukegan, IL 60085

Tel: (847) 599-1680

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 94 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Menta Academy North in Waukegan, IL is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades PK–12 in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 94 students, with 92 attending kindergarten through 12th grade, supported by 8 teachers.
Menta Academy North has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, providing classroom settings with smaller group sizes.
The student population is 81.4% students of color, reflecting diversity within the Waukegan suburb.
This Waukegan private school serves a broad grade range from preschool through high school.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 94 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Menta Academy North
Pre-K	2
Kind	5
1	7
2	4
3	7
4	2
5	6
6	6
7	6
8	12
9	10
10	11
11	12
12	4

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Student Body

Total Students

94 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

81%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Menta Academy North?

The application deadline for Menta Academy North is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).