Esperanza Therapeutic School
Special education school · Grades 3–12
Chicago, IL
520 N Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 94% since 2011–12
In Chicago, Illinois, Esperanza Therapeutic School is a special education school for students from 3rd grade through 12th grade. About 64 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 94% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 174 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 3–12
- Students
- 64
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 16 girls, 48 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 5.5 hours
- School year
- 174 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 50% 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 Esperanza Therapeutic School
What grades does Esperanza Therapeutic School serve?
Esperanza Therapeutic School serves grades 3–12.
How many students attend Esperanza Therapeutic School?
About 64 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Esperanza Therapeutic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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