Clare Woods Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–12
Wheaton, IL
125 E Seminary Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only special education school in Wheaton
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Wheaton since at least 2011
In Wheaton, Illinois, Clare Woods Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 88 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Joliet. The school day runs about 6 hours, 200 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 88
- Teachers
- 13 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 58 girls, 30 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Joliet
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 200 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 67% of special education schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 60 special education schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Clare Woods Academy
What grades does Clare Woods Academy serve?
Clare Woods Academy serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Clare Woods Academy?
About 88 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Clare Woods Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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