Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Transitions School
About the School
- Transitions School in Quincy, IL is a nonsectarian special education school serving 18 co–ed students from kindergarten through 11th grade in a town–based setting.
- Founded in 1955, the school employs 5 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Students By Grade
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%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
4100 Columbus Road
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-0041
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 61 students
Catholic
2307 Saint Anthony Road
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-6477
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
2500 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-1120
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Special Education School (African Methodist Episcopal)
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Special Education School (African Methodist Episcopal)
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Christian
1236 North 10th St.
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
1400 S 11th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 653-3964
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: 10 | 4 students
Alternative School
19481 State Highway B
Canton, MO 63435
(573) 406-2505
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
4100 Columbus Road
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-0041
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 61 students
Catholic
2307 Saint Anthony Road
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 224-6477
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
2500 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-1120
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Special Education School (African Methodist Episcopal)
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
2500 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-1120
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
900 S 17th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-8267
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Christian
1236 North 10th St.
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
1115 S 7th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
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/
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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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