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Safe Haven School

906 Muir Avenue Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $52,000
  • Acceptance rate: 32%
  • Average class size: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Safe Haven School Photo #1 - Safe Haven School's Organic Garden
Safe Haven School Photo #2 - Students from over 25 districts throughout Lake, McHenry, and northern Cook counties enjoy the abundance of green space that surrounds around our building
Safe Haven School Photo #3 - Safe Haven School's playground and ball fields
Safe Haven School Photo #4 - Crops from the Safe Haven School Organic Garden
Safe Haven School Photo #5 - The inside of Safe Haven School is as colorful as our garden and crops.
Safe Haven School Photo #6 - The blue color of the Safe Haven School library helps create the calm feeling of the space.
Safe Haven School Photo #7
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $52,000
  • Acceptance rate: 32%
  • Average class size: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Safe Haven School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Reading, Writing, Math, Executive Functioning
Year Founded
2010
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 21, 2027

Student Body

Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
7 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
32%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Joanna Krause
Admissions Associate
Sheila Deal
Application URL

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School Mascot
Shark

School Notes

  • Safe Haven School provides a psychologically and physically safe, nurturing, therapeutic environment for children who have severe emotional disturbances, learning disabilities, autism, and/or other health impairment.
  • We do this by fostering each childs academic, emotional, and social growth.
  • Safe Haven School is a therapeutic day school designed to meet the unique needs of children and youth with internalizing behaviors, defined as negative,
  • problematic behaviors directed toward the self. Children who exhibit these behaviors often experience severe anxiety, depression and fear, feelings that can be
  • exacerbated by the sights, sounds and social dynamics of a typical school setting.Their self-harm behaviors are often the result of physical or emotional trauma,
  • or symptoms of a range of underlying conditions including bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, Aspergers syndrome and other psychosocial
  • disorders.With small classrooms, differentiated instruction, and a lovingly cultivated culture of support, community and respect, Safe Haven School offers a needed
  • alternative for students with internalizing behaviors. When given the emotional resources they need in a safe, calm and accepting environment, students are able to
  • develop the confidence and coping mechanisms they need to manage their negative emotions. Safe Haven School is not a permanent placement, but rather a
  • temporary environment where students can go to heal, learn, and develop skills and strategies for coping with their emotional and psychological challenges.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Safe Haven School cost?
Safe Haven School's tuition is approximately $52,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Safe Haven School?
The acceptance rate of Safe Haven School is 32%, which is lower than the national average of 89%. Safe Haven School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What is Safe Haven School's ranking?
Safe Haven School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Safe Haven School?
The application deadline for Safe Haven School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Safe Haven has an atmosphere of kindness and acceptance. Students build self esteem and confidence as they learn to cope skills and make friends. It is a very nurturing environment.
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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lake County, IL is $11,461 for elementary schools and $20,846 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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