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Best Illinois Special Education Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 special education public middle schools in Illinois.

Best Special Education Public Middle Schools in Illinois (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
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: #1 - 31. - 3.
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: #1 - 31. - 3.
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 - 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) 234-2722
Gr: K-12
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
(844) 999-9005
Gr: K-12
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
Gr: 3-12
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
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #4 - 104. - 10.
Life Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(844) 999-9003
Gr: PK-12
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
Gr: PK-12
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
Gr: K-12
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
Gr: 6-12
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
Gr: PK-8
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
Gr: PK-12
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
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Thome Educational School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1026
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Learners Collaborativ
Special Education School
960 Corporate Woods Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(224) 513-6444
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Il Center For Rehab & Educ-r
Special Education School
1950 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 433-3181
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys South
Special Education School
101 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step Day School
Special Education School
213 S Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3396
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
River To River Education Center
Special Education School
751 Ullin Ave
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2200
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tcse Aspire Academy
Special Education School
805 N 16th St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-2109
Gr: K-12

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 School For The Visually Impaired, Journeys School and Kasec Alternative Day Program.
How many special education public middle schools are located in Illinois?
21 special education public middle schools are located in Illinois.

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