At The Hope School Learning Center, all students have an Individualized education plan, which includes goals such as self-help skills and daily living activities.
A strong emphasis is placed on the development of communication skills.
In addition to using pictures and sign languages, language activities include the use of specially designed Augmentative / Alternative Communication equipment, adapted computer access or other assistive technology equipment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Autism/Developmental Disabilities
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
96 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Aqua ClubBoy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Derby RacesSpecial Olympics
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Hope School Learning Academy?
The application deadline for The Hope School Learning Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-3307
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-3307
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Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
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Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-7702
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-7702
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Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2812 S Walnut St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
Springfield, IL 62704
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Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2812 S Walnut St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Concordia Lutheran School ![Concordia Lutheran School Photo]( "Concordia Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2300 E Wilshire Rd
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-3307
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-3307
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
4147 Sand Hill Road
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-7702
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-7702
7.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 27 students
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Concordia Lutheran School ![Concordia Lutheran School Photo]( "Concordia Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2300 E Wilshire Rd
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-3307
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-3307
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Concordia Lutheran School ![Concordia Lutheran School Photo]( "Concordia Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2300 E Wilshire Rd
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-3307
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-3307
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
900 Stevenson Dr
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students
Lutheran High School ![Lutheran High School Photo]( "Lutheran High School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5200 S 6th St Frontage Rd E
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 546-6363
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 546-6363
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
1800 S Grand Ave E
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 523-7670
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 523-7670
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2812 S Walnut St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
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Lutheran High School ![Lutheran High School Photo]( "Lutheran High School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5200 S 6th St Frontage Rd E
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 546-6363
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 546-6363
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2812 S Walnut St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Sacred Heart Griffin High School ![Sacred Heart Griffin High School Photo]( "Sacred Heart Griffin High School Photo")
(Catholic)
1200 W Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-1595
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-1595
5.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
Calvary Academy
(1)
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Riverton Christian Academy
(Christian)
1245 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
8.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
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Concordia Lutheran School ![Concordia Lutheran School Photo]( "Concordia Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2300 E Wilshire Rd
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-3307
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-3307
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
900 Stevenson Dr
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students
St. Patrick Catholic School ![St. Patrick Catholic School Photo]( "St. Patrick Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1800 S Grand Ave E
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 523-7670
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 523-7670
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2812 S Walnut St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Blessed Sacrament
(Catholic)
748 W Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Tuition listed
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Concordia Lutheran School ![Concordia Lutheran School Photo]( "Concordia Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2300 E Wilshire Rd
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-3307
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-3307
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
900 Stevenson Dr
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-4511
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students
St. Patrick Catholic School ![St. Patrick Catholic School Photo]( "St. Patrick Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1800 S Grand Ave E
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 523-7670
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 523-7670
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Blessed Sacrament
(Catholic)
748 W Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-7534
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
1920 Barberry Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 546-2159
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 W Elm St
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2331
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2331
8966.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Miller St
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2211
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2211
8966.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Cartwright St
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1044
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1044
8968.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 N Cedar St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6054
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6054
8968.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W Ellis St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
8968.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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