Kiefer School (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: 1-12
Enrollment: 72 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Kiefer School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Kiefer School
1	3
2	3
3	2
4	3
5	6
6	4
7	5
8	10
9	9
10	12
11	9
12	6

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Year Founded

1866

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

72 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Council of Bilingual Education (PVSR legacy category)
National Association of 草榴社区 Special Education Centers (NAPSEC)
Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Gwynetta Bullock

Application URL

School Notes

Children’s Home is a private, not-for-profit, non-sectarian, multiple program, and social service organization.
Established in 1866, our organization is committed to community-based, family-focused programs.
We serve over 1,000 children and families each month and operate from 4 locations.
We are governed by a 25-member voluntary Board of Directors.
Children’s Home employs approximately 400 full and part-time staff in the professions of education, social work, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, child care counseling, therapeutic recreation, and nursing, as well as a variety of support staff.
Additional professional services such as medical, dental, psychological and psychiatric care are sought through community resources.
Children’s Home is certified by the Illinois State Board of Education; accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, Inc., and also by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; and licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

Children鈥檚 Home is a private, not-for-profit, non-sectarian, multiple program, and social service organization. Established in 1866, our organization is committed to community-based, family-focused programs. We serve over 1,000 children and families each month and operate from 4 locations. We are governed by a 25-member voluntary Board of Directors. Children鈥檚 Home employs approximately 400 full and part-time staff in the professions of education, social work, psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, child care counseling, therapeutic recreation, and nursing, as well as a variety of support staff. Additional professional services such as medical, dental, psychological and psychiatric care are sought through community resources. Children鈥檚 Home is certified by the Illinois State Board of Education; accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, Inc., and also by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; and licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Kiefer School is a non-public instituion serving students K-12 from appoximately a 60 mile radius of Peoria. Each student receives individualized instruction and related services, including speech therapy, occupational therapy and mental health counseling. Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 9 students with at least 2 full time staff members in each room.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Alumni 1, noted artist -
- Alumni 2, well-known author -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Kiefer School?

Kiefer School famous alumni include: Alumni 1, noted artist and Alumni 2, well-known author.

What is Kiefer School's ranking?

Kiefer School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Kiefer School?

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

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