For the 2025 school year, there are 9 special education public preschools in Illinois.
Illinois special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in Illinois (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 42. - 4.
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: #2 - 42. - 4.
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: #2 - 42. - 4.
Pioneer Grove Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Willow St
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4685
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4685
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
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: #5 - 75. - 7.
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: #5 - 75. - 7.
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: n/an/a
H E L P Marshall
Special Education School
815 S 9th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5805
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5805
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Help Neoga
Special Education School
641 W. 6th Street
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 348-7700
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 348-7700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public preschools in Illinois?
The top ranked special education public preschools in Illinois include Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, Laremont School and Life Academy.
How many special education public preschools are located in Illinois?
9 special education public preschools are located in Illinois.
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