For the 2026 school year, there are 8 special education public preschools in Illinois.
Best Special Education Public Preschools in Illinois (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Il School 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
Gr: PK-12
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
Gr: PK-12
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
(844) 999-9003
Mattoon, IL 61938
(844) 999-9003
Gr: PK-12
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
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
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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
Gr: PK-8
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
Gr: PK-12
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
Gr: PK-12
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
Gr: PK
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 School For The Visually Impaired, Laremont School and Life Academy.
How many special education public preschools are located in Illinois?
8 special education public preschools are located in Illinois.
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