Top 10 Best Illinois Special Education Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 special education public elementary schools in Illinois.
Illinois special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%).

Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in Illinois (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kasec Alternative Day Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Po Box 71
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 939-3651
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
North Shore Academy Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 Revere Dr
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 291-7905
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Chana Educ Center/rock River
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
204 Main St
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 732-4664
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6161
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Ivan K Garrison Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Laremont School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17934 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8191
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Life Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7704
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Pioneer Grove Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Willow St
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4685
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Social-emotional Learning Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
North Shore Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
760 Red Oak Ln
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-0603
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Developmental Learning Pgm Dlp
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14801 Turner Ave
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 371-6340
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Illinois School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 S Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Julia S Molloy Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8701 Menard Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-8600
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
thome Educational
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1026
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin-jefferson Sped Social Em
Special Education School
4989 State Highway 148
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 663-5279
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Chain Alternative Center
Special Education School
251 W 2nd St
Grand Chain, IL 62941
(618) 634-2200
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Il Center For Rehab & Educ-r
Special Education School
1950 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 433-3181
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys South
Special Education School
101 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education public elementary schools in Illinois?
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in Illinois include Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, Kasec Alternative Day Program and North Shore Academy Elementary School.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in Illinois?
19 special education public elementary schools are located in Illinois.

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