Esperanza Therapeutic School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 39 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Esperanza Therapeutic School
1	1
3	3
4	7
6	6
7	4
9	6
10	3
11	4
12	5

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild to severe developmental disabilities, including emotional and/or behavioral disorders, intellectual delays, cognitive impairment, Autism, and other conditions.

Year Founded

1969

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

39 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

85%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

27%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Stephanie Ong

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School Notes

Esperanza School is a private, therapeutic day school thataddresses the educational and developmental needs of students age5-21 with mild to severe developmental disabilities, includingemotional and/or behavioral disorders, intellectual delays,cognitive impairment, Autism, and other conditions.

At Esperanza School, students learn and grow in a supportiveenvironment, and individualized attention helps each reach his orher academic and developmental goals. Through individualizededucational plans (IEPs), life skills, vocational training, and thearts, students are reaching their academic, developmental, andsocial goals.
We partner closely with parents and guardians at every step oftheir child`s education. From the referral and enrollment processthrough planning for life beyond Esperanza School, ourmultidisciplinary team that includes teachers, social workers,transition specialists, nurses and speech therapist collaboratewith parents to determine student goals and the paths to reachthem. Students are supported to make independent choices andpursue their interests to the extent possible. Students enjoy art,music, and theater, and all have access to a nurse, speechtherapist, and social workers.
Our small class sizes facilitate the high level of personalattention that all of our students receive. Like all of ourprograms,Esperanza School provides bilingual (English and Spanish)services to both students and parents to meet the diverse needs ofthe families we serve. Door-to-door transportation is provided.
Esperanza School is accredited by the North Central AssociationCommission on Accreditation and Education and approved by theIllinois State Board of Education.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Guadalupe Reyes - Founder of Esperanza School -

Source: Verified school update

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The acceptance rate of Esperanza Therapeutic School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

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Esperanza Therapeutic School famous alumni include: Guadalupe Reyes - Founder of Esperanza School.

When is the application deadline for Esperanza Therapeutic School?

The application deadline for Esperanza Therapeutic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Esperanza Therapeutic School is located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 9 other private schools located in West Town.

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).