School's mission is to empower children and families by helping them find their way to a better future by providing accredited educational, mental health, and social services.
Beacon seeks to accomplish this mission through the provision of innovative services to the most fragile children and their families in the metropolitan Chicago area.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ucan Academy-south?
The application deadline for Ucan Academy-south is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Ucan Academy-south located?
Ucan Academy-south is located in the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Beverly.
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