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Best Illinois Special Education Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 230 special education public schools in Illinois.

Best Special Education Public Schools in Illinois (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alsp-westfield Ms-bloomingdale Sd
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
149 Fairfield Way
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 894-0489
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bi-county-3-5 Life Skills-merrill
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
815 W Le Fevre Rd
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-2372
Rank: #33.
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
407 S Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408
(815) 741-7777
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Alsp-blackhawk Ms-bensenville Sd
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
250 S Church Rd
Bensenville, IL 60106
(630) 894-0489
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Alsp-f.e. Peacock Ms-itasca Sd 10
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 E North St
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 894-0489
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Arbor Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
754 Red Oak Ln
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-5100
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Bi-county Sp Ed-3-5 Life Skills-m
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Academic Dr
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-2183
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Bi-county Sp Ed-life Skill Jr Hgh
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Academic Dr
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7264
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Bi-county-jr High School Life Skills-rock
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1701 12th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 626-2626
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Bryce Ash Grove Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 N 1800 East Rd
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4120
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Communication Disorders / Autism Jefferson County
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1118 Fairfield Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 439-7231
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Ea/region Iii K-8 Clip Prg
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1000 3rd St
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 462-1031
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Eisenhower Coop-dhh Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5318 135th St
Crestwood, IL 60418
(708) 389-7580
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Grundy Co Sped Cooperative
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
725 School St
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-5780
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Hoyleton Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
226 Chicago Ave
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 545-0126
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Il School 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
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Journeys School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Alby Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 208-7490
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Kasec Alternative Day Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
333 S Saint Louis Ave, Grade S
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 939-3651
Gr: 4-12
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Ladse-emotional Disabilities
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1301 W Cossitt Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Lincoln Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
320 Lincoln St
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-0489
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Livingston Co Crossroads Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 N Adams St
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-5749
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Livingston County Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 N Adams St
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-7115
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Mades-johnstone Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4858
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
New Horizons
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
315 S Illinois St
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Oakland Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
720 Casey Ave
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-5720
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Park School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
828 Main St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8590
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Project Insight
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
330 N Mcarthur St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-5685
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Sowic Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Sowic-comm & Adaptive Bhvr Three
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24150 S Sage Rd
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 741-7777
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Speed Early Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1125 Division St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 481-6101
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Tri-county South - Choate
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1000 N Main Dewey Bldg
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-4541
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Visually Impaired Programs
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2900 Ogden Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Wcsea Black Partridge Pub Day Pro
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
110 Fandel Rd
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Rank: #4 - 344. - 34.
Wcsea-gh-4-8
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
103 Warrior Way
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Rank: #3535.
North Shore Academy Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
776 Red Oak Ln
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 291-7905
Gr: K-6
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public schools in Illinois?
The top-ranked special education public schools in Illinois include Alsp-westfield Ms-bloomingdale Sd, Bi-county-3-5 Life Skills-merrill and Sowic-educ & Life Skills-reed Cus.
How many special education public schools are located in Illinois?
230 special education public schools are located in Illinois.

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