Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Chicago Lighthouse
About the School
- The Chicago Lighthouse was founded in 1906 by a group of women volunteers, both blind and sighted, working out of the basement of a doctor's home offering clothing and food to Chicagoan who were blind, many of them homeless.
- Since then, the Chicago Lighthouse has evolved into the most comprehensive private rehabilitation and educational facility in the nation dedicated to assisting children, youth and adults who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled.
- Chicago Lighthouse Industries a state-of-the-art manufacturer of high quality products for the commercial and government markets.
- CLI has been producing precision Wall Clocks for over 25 years and today offers a wide selection to meet your every need, including custom clocks.
- Our clocks are available through a network wholesale distributors and our national network of representatives can be easily accessed to assist you.
- We also produce a fine line of Custom Erasable Custom Wall Planners/Calendars, Wall Thermometers and Impact Printer Ribbon Cartridges.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Chicago Lighthouse ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Full theraputic Day School
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
School Motto
Equality, independence and dignity for all.
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
79%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Lighthouse's ranking?
Chicago Lighthouse ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Chicago Lighthouse?
The application deadline for Chicago Lighthouse is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Chicago Lighthouse located?
Chicago Lighthouse is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Near West Side.
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(708) 579-9040
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 20
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(773) 420-2900
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Extracurriculars: 8
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(773) 467-3900
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(708) 449-1310
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Avg. class size: 10 students
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(773) 420-2550
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
520 N Marshfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-6097
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 360 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 6
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Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 638-6103
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 20
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(773) 420-2900
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 475 students
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(773) 881-6700
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Avg. class size: 15 students
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(312) 421-6200
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Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 491-4110
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(312) 413-5328
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(312) 491-1600
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(312) 491-4110
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Chicago, IL 60612
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Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
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