For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 special education public middle schools in Illinois.
Illinois special education public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%).
Best Special Education Public Middle Schools in Illinois (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Journeys School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28968 Delhi Rd
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 885-5613
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 885-5613
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Kasec Alternative Day Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Po Box 71
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 939-3651
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 939-3651
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Chana Educ Center/rock River
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 Main St
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 732-4664
Chana, IL 61015
(815) 732-4664
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6161
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6161
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Ivan K Garrison Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Laremont School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17934 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8191
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8191
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Life Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7704
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7704
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #4 - 94. - 9.
Social-emotional Learning Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
North Shore Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
760 Red Oak Ln
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-0603
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-0603
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Developmental Learning Pgm Dlp
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14801 Turner Ave
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 371-6340
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 371-6340
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Illinois School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 S Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Julia S Molloy Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Menard Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-8600
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-8600
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
thome Educational
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1026
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1026
Grades: K-12
| 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
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
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
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public middle schools in Illinois?
The top ranked special education public middle schools in Illinois include Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, Journeys School and Kasec Alternative Day Program.
How many special education public middle schools are located in Illinois?
17 special education public middle schools are located in Illinois.
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