Transitions School in Quincy, IL is a nonsectarian special education school serving 18 co鈥揺d students from kindergarten through 11th grade in a town鈥揵ased setting.
Founded in 1955, the school employs 5 teachers, maintaining a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 4:1 to support individualized instruction.
The student body includes 16% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the community.
As a member of the National Association of 草榴社区 Special Education Centers, Transitions School focuses on specialized educational programs.
The campus spans 77 acres, providing a rural environment within the Quincy town locale.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Campus Size
77 acres
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Transitions School?
The application deadline for Transitions School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Transitions School is Chaddock (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Dominic Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Peter School (2.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Dominic Elementary School
(Catholic)
4100 Columbus Road
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-0041
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-0041
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony Of Padua Elementary School
(Catholic)
2307 Saint Anthony Road
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-6477
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-6477
2.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 61 students
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
2500 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-1120
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-1120
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
2.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
2.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Quincy Area Christian School Association
(Christian)
1236 North 10th St.
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Quincy Notre Dame High School
(Catholic)
1400 S 11th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 653-3964
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 653-3964
4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
19481 State Highway B
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 406-2505
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 406-2505
15.9 miles
Gr: 10 | 4 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Dominic Elementary School
(Catholic)
4100 Columbus Road
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-0041
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-0041
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony Of Padua Elementary School
(Catholic)
2307 Saint Anthony Road
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-6477
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-6477
2.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 61 students
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
2500 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-1120
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-1120
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
2.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
2500 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-1120
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-1120
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. James Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
900 S 17th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-8267
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-8267
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4
Quincy Area Christian School Association
(Christian)
1236 North 10th St.
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School ![Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo]( "Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1115 S 7th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
200 N 52nd St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8700
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8700
0.4 miles
Gr: 5-12
Vocational School
219 Baldwin Dr
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
1.8 miles
Gr: 10-12
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3322 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3770
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3770
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,847 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Alternative School
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
2.3 miles
Gr: 7-12
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Maine St, Thomas S Baldwi
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
2.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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