Community Alternative Renewal Experience in Lake Villa, IL is a nonsectarian special education school serving all–boys with an upper–grade (UG) program.
The school was founded in 1895 and operates in a rural community setting.
Total enrollment is 9 students, with 1 student in K–12, supported by 2 teachers for a 5:1 student–teacher ratio.
The student body includes 57% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural Lake Villa area.
Among private schools in Illinois, Community Alternative Renewal Experience ranks in the top 20% for oldest founding date.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Community Alternative Renewal Experience ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1895
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Ida B. Wells, Nobel Laureate
- Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark, Influential psychologist
- Joseph L. White, Father of Black psychology
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Community Alternative Renewal Experience?
Community Alternative Renewal Experience famous alumni include: Ida B. Wells, Nobel Laureate, Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark, Influential psychologist and Joseph L. White, Father of Black psychology.
What is Community Alternative Renewal Experience's ranking?
Community Alternative Renewal Experience ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Community Alternative Renewal Experience?
The application deadline for Community Alternative Renewal Experience is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Community Alternative Renewal Experience is STUDYS Christian Academy (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
309 Granada Blvd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2288
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2288
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Allendale School
Special Education School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 156 students
135 S Milwaukee Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lindenhurst KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
599 Falling Waters Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-4637
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-4637
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Allendale School
Special Education School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 156 students
Gurnee Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2190 Fuller Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(312) 342-0059
Gurnee, IL 60031
(312) 342-0059
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
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275 S Lake St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Allendale School
Special Education School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 156 students
135 S Milwaukee Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15020 W Wadsworth Rd
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 623-8446
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 623-8446
6 miles
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St. Joseph Continuation School
(Catholic)
118 Lincoln Ave
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-1720
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-1720
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
656 N. Bridgeport Terrace
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(224) 444-8375
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
309 Granada Blvd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2288
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2288
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
135 S Milwaukee Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-6111
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lindenhurst KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
599 Falling Waters Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-4637
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-4637
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 543-7910
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Gr: NS-PK
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
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Rank:
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(815) 648-2442
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
9220.2 miles
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(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
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9604 Illinois St
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
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(815) 648-2442
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
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(262) 348-6000
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