Easter Seals Therapeutic School in Chicago, IL serves 102 students in grades 3 through 12 within a nonsectarian special education program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 14 total teachers, supporting individualized instruction in an urban community setting.
Located in the Near West Side neighborhood, this co–ed school operates in a large city locale offering specialized education services.
Approximately 27% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Easter Seals Therapeutic School is part of the Chicago private school community that includes nearby special education and K–12 programs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
102 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
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 Easter Seals Therapeutic School?
The application deadline for Easter Seals Therapeutic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Easter Seals Therapeutic School located?
Easter Seals Therapeutic School is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Near West Side.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Easter Seals Therapeutic School is Chicago Lighthouse (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chicago Lighthouse
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Children Of Peace ![Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!]( "Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!")
(Catholic)
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children Of Peace School
(Catholic)
1900 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Tuition listed
Uic Children's Center-ii
Daycare / Preschool
1919 W Taylor M/c 525
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 413-5328
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 413-5328
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chicago Lighthouse
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
(Catholic)
1852 W 22nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-6800
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-6800
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students
1076 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-5900
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421-5900
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,373 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Latino Youth High School
Alternative School
2001 S. California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chicago Lighthouse
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Children Of Peace ![Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!]( "Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!")
(Catholic)
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children Of Peace School
(Catholic)
1900 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Tuition listed
Children Of Peace School/st. C
(Catholic)
2187 West Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Tuition listed
St. Ann Elementary School
(Catholic)
2211 W 18th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 829-4153
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 829-4153
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chicago Lighthouse
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
Children Of Peace ![Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!]( "Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!")
(Catholic)
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children Of Peace School
(Catholic)
1900 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Tuition listed
Uic Children's Center-ii
Daycare / Preschool
1919 W Taylor M/c 525
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 413-5328
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 413-5328
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Children Of Peace School/st. C
(Catholic)
2187 West Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Tuition listed
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