Ucan Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

Ucan Academy in Chicago, IL, serves 67 students in grades 3 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
Founded in 1869, Ucan Academy is one of the oldest private schools in the area, located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by a teaching staff of 8 educators.
Ucan Academy has one of the highest percentages of students of color, with 96.36% racial diversity among its student body.
As a city–based special education school, Ucan Academy offers programs designed to address the needs of its student population from upper elementary to high school levels.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 3-12
Enrollment: 67 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Ucan Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 3-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Ucan Academy
3	1
4	1
5	11
6	6
7	5
8	8
9	15
10	8
11	10
12	2

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Year Founded

1869

Student Body

Total Students

67 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

96%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Kemisha Swan - Owner of Miss Swan’s Perfect BBQ Sauce; a UCAN foster care alumna. -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Ucan Academy famous alumni include: Kemisha Swan - Owner of Miss Swan’s Perfect BBQ Sauce; a UCAN foster care alumna..

What is Ucan Academy's ranking?

Ucan Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Ucan Academy?

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

In what neighborhood is Ucan Academy located?

Ucan Academy is located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).