Kiefer School is a special education school in Peoria, IL, providing multidisciplinary therapeutic and academic support for grades 1-12.
Kiefer School, part of the Children's Home organization, is a private, non-sectarian special education school in Peoria, IL, serving students in grades 1-12. The school utilizes a community-based, family-focused approach specifically designed to meet the complex academic and emotional needs of children and their families.
The school provides a highly multidisciplinary environment, leveraging a vast network of professionals to offer integrated therapeutic and educational support. Students have access to specialists in education, social work, psychology, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy, as well as therapeutic recreation and nursing. This comprehensive approach ensures that both academic progress and therapeutic goals are addressed within a structured, supportive setting.
Certified by the Illinois State Board of Education and accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, Inc., Kiefer School offers a stable and professional environment for student development. The school operates with a 25% acceptance rate, offers summer school programs, and maintains a casual dress code. Tuition is approximately $25,000.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades1-12
Students72
Tuition$25,000
Est.1866
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Council of Bilingual Education
National Association of Private Special Education Centers, European Council for International Schools
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1866 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $25,000 |
| Total Students | 72 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 |
| Grades Offered | 1-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Gwynetta Bullock |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 25 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 16 |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Council of Bilingual Education · National Association of Private Special Education Centers · European Council for International Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | chail.org/events |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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