Walter Lawson Children's Home is a well designed residence for nonambulatory children who are severely and profoundly handicapped.
Our skilled staff serves as an extended family whose care, concern, and attention provide a warm, homelike atmosphere.
Our attractive, colorful facility reveals both our philosophy and our attention to detail.
We believe that every child is unique and deserves to experience a meaningful and happy life.
We support every child's right to enjoy daily living, share warm social relations, and realize his fullest potential.
We create not only a caring, friendly, and nurturing environment, but also excellent developmental programs that serve each child's special needs.
Our comprehensive nursing and education programs stimulate learning, growth, and self-help skills and provide innovated care for complex medical needs and profound disabilities.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Empowering Possibilities, Brightening Futures
- Walter Lawson Children's Home is a well designed residence for nonambulatory children who are severely and profoundly handicapped. Our skilled staff serves as an extended family whose care, concern, and attention provide a warm, homelike atmosphere. Our attractive, colorful facility reveals both our philosophy and our attention to detail. We believe that every child is unique and deserves to experience a meaningful and happy life. We support every child's right to enjoy daily living, share warm social relations, and realize his fullest potential. We create not only a caring, friendly, and nurturing environment, but also excellent developmental programs that serve each child's special needs. Our comprehensive nursing and education programs stimulate learning, growth, and self-help skills and provide innovated care for complex medical needs and profound disabilities.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Walter Lawson Childrens Home?
The application deadline for Walter Lawson Childrens Home is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Walter Lawson Childrens Home is Rockford Lutheran School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Concordia Lutheran School (1.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Concordia Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7424 North 2nd Street
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 633-6450
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 633-6450
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Northridge KinderCare ![Northridge KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Northridge KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
3890 Northridge Dr.
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-7887
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-7887
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Bridget School
(Catholic)
604 Clifford Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-8255
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-8255
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
3411 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 748 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
220 S Lyford Rd
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 670-5249
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 670-5249
2.3 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 3 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3411 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 748 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Veritas Christi Hybrid Academy
(Christian)
8034 Renee Dr
South Beloit, IL 61080
(559) 492-7430
South Beloit, IL 61080
(559) 492-7430
2.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 30 students
Rockford Boylan Catholic High School ![Rockford Boylan Catholic High School Photo - Boylan Catholic HS Main Entrance]( "Rockford Boylan Catholic High School Photo - Boylan Catholic HS Main Entrance")
(Catholic)
4000 Saint Francis Dr
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 877-0531
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 877-0531
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5950 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-2600
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-2600
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Concordia Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7424 North 2nd Street
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 633-6450
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 633-6450
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Bridget School
(Catholic)
604 Clifford Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-8255
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-8255
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
3411 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 748 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Veritas Christi Hybrid Academy
(Christian)
8034 Renee Dr
South Beloit, IL 61080
(559) 492-7430
South Beloit, IL 61080
(559) 492-7430
2.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 30 students
5950 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-2600
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-2600
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Concordia Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7424 North 2nd Street
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 633-6450
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 633-6450
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Northridge KinderCare ![Northridge KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Northridge KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
3890 Northridge Dr.
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-7887
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-7887
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Bridget School
(Catholic)
604 Clifford Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-8255
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-8255
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
3411 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 748 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
East Riverside KinderCare ![East Riverside KinderCare Photo - Our infants are busy working on problem solving and hand-eye coordination with the stacking rings in the classroom.]( "East Riverside KinderCare Photo - Our infants are busy working on problem solving and hand-eye coordination with the stacking rings in the classroom.")
Daycare / Preschool
6473 East Riverside Blvd.
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 636-2200
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 636-2200
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 120 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brodhead Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 W 9th Ave
Brodhead, WI 53520
(608) 897-2184
Brodhead, WI 53520
(608) 897-2184
9171.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Brodhead High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2501 W 5th Ave
Brodhead, WI 53520
(608) 897-2155
Brodhead, WI 53520
(608) 897-2155
9172.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Ronald R Albrecht Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 21st St
Brodhead, WI 53520
(608) 897-2146
Brodhead, WI 53520
(608) 897-2146
9172.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Pecatonica Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Reed St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
9172.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Pecatonica Comm Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
9173 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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