Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 28 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus
3	1
4	4
5	5
6	8
7	3
8	7

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Learning Disabilities

Year Founded

2000

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Wed. Jun 2, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

28 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

95%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Please contact the school for tuition information.

Summer Program Cost Notes

Please contact the school for details.

% on Financial Aid

12%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$29,000

Admissions Director

Jessica Phelan

Application URL

School Notes

The mission of Hyde Park Day School (HPDS) is to provide students of average-to-superior intelligence who have learning disabilities with an innovative and comprehensive educational model that will help prepare them for a successful transition to public or private schools in their home community.

Hyde Park Day School seeks to prepare students for a successful transition to mainstream schools through a rigorous individualized curriculum focusing on academic and self-advocacy skills in a collaborative environment. Hyde Park Day School believes that the complex nature of significant learning disabilities necessitate the delivery of a program that focuses on the remediation of fundamental skills, the development of strategies to compensate for learning challenges, and the use of appropriate accommodations. The goal of this highly individualized curriculum, which is driven by a strong focus on developing self understanding and awareness, is to enhance self-esteem, self-confidence, and a positive attitude toward learning.GOALS:
To provide a learning environment where children develop a positive attitude towards school and an enthusiasm for learning;
To provide more specialized educational options for children with learning disabilities who have been unsuccessful in public and/or private schools;
To create a safe and enjoyable environment that fosters success, embraces diversity, and leads to students developing self confidence through an understanding of their individual strengths and areas for improvement;
To nurture and encourage creativity among teachers so that they will challenge, evaluate and revise the methods used to teach each child;
To enhance each student`s Individual Learning Plan with intensive one-to-one assistance, using state-of-the-art remedial materials and methodology that address the students` specific learning deficits;
To engage artists and regular education teachers to modify the curricula and to co-teach with LD specialists;
To serve children from residential schools who meet admissions criteria and are ready for transition;To develop innovative techniques for modifying regular education curricula that will prepare the student for a successful transition (when appropriate) to public or private schools in their home community;
To provide ongoing services (i.e., comprehensive tutoring and consultation with the teachers) for students who transition to public or private schools in their home community;
To align the HPDS curriculum as much as possible with the Illinois Learning Standards;
To provide tutoring services to students with LD and consultation to regular classroom teachers as an extension of Hyde Park Day School`s educational philosophy;
To contribute to the field of learning disabilities by providing opportunities for teacher training and by sharing expertise with the broader metropolitan Chicago community; and
To foster an understanding of the unique and complex challenges faced by children with learning disabilities and their families.

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Does Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus offer a summer program?

Yes, Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What is Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus's ranking?

Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus?

The application deadline for Hyde Park Day School - Lemont Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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