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Marklund Day School

164 S Prairie Avenue Bloomingdale, IL 60108

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • The Marklund Day School is a non-public, state-certified school located in Bloomingdale, Illinois, that provides a highly specialized education experience for individuals ages 3-21 with medical, developmental and physical disabilities in our three Multi-Needs classrooms.
  • Our Life Skills Classroom provides specialized supports to high school students ages 14-21 identified on the Autism Spectrum.
  • Our program is designed to foster growth in all essential areas and is highly individualized.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 83 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Students By Grade
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
83 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Our Multi-Needs program utilizes a variety of therapies and equipment in a classroom environment conductive to learning. We offer a highly sensory-driven program featuring physical and occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, music therapy, Snoezelen therapy, computer assistive devices, community involvement, recreational therapy, aromatherapy, aquatic therapy and more. Our Life Skills program provides opportunities for our students to participate in functional and meaningful activities within a highly structured environment, enabling students to maximize their potential and achieve personal success based upon the interests, strengths and needs of each student. Program staff are trained and skilled in the application of various teaching techniques (ABA, TEACCH, PECS, etc) utilizing a combined approach to ensure personalization. In addition to a specialized curriculum, students in Life Skills program benefit from the following services: Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, Music therapy, Recreational therapy, Behavior therapy, Aquatic therapy, Snoezelen therapy/sensory room, and Job Training/Job Coaching.
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Dupage County, IL is $9,400 for elementary schools and $13,922 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Dupage County, IL is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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