Bloom Community School in Normal, IL serves 35 students in grades K–10 within a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with a total of 3 teachers.
Bloom Community School is classified as an alternative co–ed program located in a midsize suburb.
Approximately 8.8% of the student body represents students of color.
The school offers private school options for families seeking K–10 education in the Normal suburban area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bloom Community School?
The application deadline for Bloom Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Bloom Community School is Hammitt School - The Baby Fold (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mulberry School (0.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1101 Douglas St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 61 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
Hammitt School - The Baby Fold
Special Education School
108 E Willow St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 133 students
1017 N School St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
High Road School Of Bloomington
Special Education School
1316 E Empire St Ste A
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hammitt School - The Baby Fold
Special Education School
108 E Willow St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 133 students
1017 N School St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
High Road School Of Bloomington
Special Education School
1316 E Empire St Ste A
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students
Midwest Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2905 Gill St # A
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-4477
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-4477
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy Of Mclean County
(Christian)
22017 N 1200 East Rd.
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 662-9900
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 662-9900
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1101 Douglas St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 61 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
Hammitt School - The Baby Fold
Special Education School
108 E Willow St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-7244
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 133 students
1017 N School St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
High Road School Of Bloomington
Special Education School
1316 E Empire St Ste A
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 276-0933
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 50 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1101 Douglas St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 862-0510
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 61 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Epiphany Catholic School
(Catholic)
1002 E College Avenue
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-3268
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students
1017 N School St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-7912
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy Of Mclean County
(Christian)
22017 N 1200 East Rd.
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 662-9900
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 662-9900
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 423 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
2410 East Washington St.
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-7033
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 662-7033
3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 E Fifth St
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4421
Mackinaw, IL 61755
(309) 359-4421
9046.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
815 E Chatham St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2361
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2361
9046.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 829 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Special Education School
815 E Chatham St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
9046.5 miles
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 N Logan St
Deer Creek, IL 61733
(309) 447-6226
Deer Creek, IL 61733
(309) 447-6226
9047.4 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 N School St
Minier, IL 61759
(309) 392-2671
Minier, IL 61759
(309) 392-2671
9048.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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