New Horizon Center's mission is to provide education and training for children and adults with severe disabilities and autism.
New Horizon Center's goal is to bring dignity and respect into the lives of our children and adults with disabilities by bringing them a better today and a promising tomorrow.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
77%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Horizon Center?
The application deadline for New Horizon Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is New Horizon Center located?
New Horizon Center is located in the Dunning neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Dunning.
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The nearest high school to New Horizon Center is St. Patrick High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pope Francis Global Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Dobbs Preschool (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Facts
The Children's School of Oak Park ![The Children's School of Oak Park Photo - KINDERGARTEN: Our play-based environment, with its carefully-planned daily routines and wide variety of learning experiences, allows Kindergarten children the space and time to work on social-emotional developmental tasks. Academic learning takes place in a non-pressured way within the context of this caring, nurturing community of learners.]( "The Children's School of Oak Park Photo - KINDERGARTEN: Our play-based environment, with its carefully-planned daily routines and wide variety of learning experiences, allows Kindergarten children the space and time to work on social-emotional developmental tasks. Academic learning takes place in a non-pressured way within the context of this caring, nurturing community of learners.")
Alternative School
820 Ontario
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 484-8033
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 484-8033
4.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Joseph Academy-melrose Park
Special Education School
1100 N 22nd Av
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 345-4500
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 345-4500
5.4 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 77 students Tuition listed
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
900 N Franklin St Ste 104
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-5600
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-5600
9.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
310 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 520 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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