For the 2025-26 school year, there are 36 private schools with special program emphasis serving 5,777 students in Illinois.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Illinois include Bennett Day School, Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, and Science & Arts Academy.
The average tuition cost is $22,730, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,669.
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.
Top Ranked Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park![Fusion Academy Lincoln Park Photo]( "Fusion Academy Lincoln Park Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
1440 N. Dayton Street, Suite 104
Chicago, IL 60642
(877) 673-8893
Chicago, IL 60642
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Tuition listed
1726 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 857-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
955 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 236-6388
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
The Chicago Academy For The Arts![The Chicago Academy For The Arts Photo - Chicagoland's independent high school for the arts.]( "The Chicago Academy For The Arts Photo - Chicagoland's independent high school for the arts.")
Special Program Emphasis
1010 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 421-0202
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 421-0202
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Tuition listed
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Gr: NS-12 | 789 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
900 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 600-5571
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
500 N Benton St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 202-8035
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
St. Blase Polish Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
6101 S 75th Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-8772
Summit Argo, IL 60501
(708) 458-8772
Gr: PK-12 | 817 students
St. Fabian's Educational Center
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
7450 W 83rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 458-6150
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 458-6150
Gr: PK-11 | 350 students
1825 Miner St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
501 Midway Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 258-5254
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 258-5254
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
524 N. Wolcott Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 610-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Betel Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1315 W Lake St
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Brightmont Academy - Barrington![Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - one teacher one student]( "Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - one teacher one student")
Special Program Emphasis
400 E. Main St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Brightmont Academy - Naperville![Brightmont Academy - Naperville Photo - one teacher one student]( "Brightmont Academy - Naperville Photo - one teacher one student")
Special Program Emphasis
445 Jackson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
(331) 260-0334
Naperville, IL 60540
(331) 260-0334
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brightmont Academy - Northfield![Brightmont Academy - Northfield Photo - one teacher one student]( "Brightmont Academy - Northfield Photo - one teacher one student")
Special Program Emphasis
1799 Willow Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
(224) 518-0074
Winnetka, IL 60093
(224) 518-0074
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Chicago Futabakai Japanese School
Special Program Emphasis
2550 N Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 590-5700
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 590-5700
Gr: K-9 | 123 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Childrens Palace
Special Program Emphasis
3237 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 588-5575
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 588-5575
Gr: K-6 | 31 students
Coram Deo Classical School
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1600 Salem Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-9338
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
150 W Bonner Road
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-1372
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-1372
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
747 Davis Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Elite Scholars Steam Academy
Special Program Emphasis
323 Benedictine Ct
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-2022
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-2022
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
French-american School Of Chicago
Special Program Emphasis
615 W Kemper Pl
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
Higher Heights Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1647 Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 898-2001
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 898-2001
Gr: PK-6 | 15 students
Higher Heights Christian Academy School Of Fine Arts
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1207 E Lincoln Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 439-2004
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 439-2004
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
Kc's Academy LLC![Kc's Academy LLC Photo - Infant 1 circle time area]( "Kc's Academy LLC Photo - Infant 1 circle time area")
Special Program Emphasis
3110 N. Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 665-4940
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 665-4940
Gr: K-1 | 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Lahr-well Christian Academy (l-w Academy)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
903 N. Second Street
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 288-8024
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 288-8024
Gr: Inquire with school | 18 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Maywood Margery Daw Day Care
Special Program Emphasis
500 S 4th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 343-8466
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 343-8466
Gr: PK-5 | 25 students
Niles Korean School
Special Program Emphasis
8257 W Harrison St
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 902-4141
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 902-4141
Gr: K-9 | 174 students
5535 West State Road
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 424-7757
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 424-7757
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Solomon Schechter Day School![Solomon Schechter Day School Photo - A comprehensive athletic program of interscholastic competitive teams and intramural activities exposes students to a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field, football, golf, and tennis to promote life-long fitness and good health.]( "Solomon Schechter Day School Photo - A comprehensive athletic program of interscholastic competitive teams and intramural activities exposes students to a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, track and field, football, golf, and tennis to promote life-long fitness and good health.")
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-2100
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3
Vanguard Gifted Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1078 E Wilson St
Batavia, IL 60510
(224) 213-0087
Batavia, IL 60510
(224) 213-0087
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Illinois?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Illinois include Bennett Day School, Midwest Academy For Gifted Education, and Science & Arts Academy.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Illinois?
36 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Illinois.
How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $22,730, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $12,669.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Illinois?
Illinois private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
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