The Larkin Center facility serves up to 100 students grades 1-12 from more than 30 school districts in Northern Illinois.
Outpatient family counseling for children, teens and their families struggling with mental illness or behavior issues Established as an orphanage in 1896 for 25 children, the Larkin Center started with one staff member and a small facility on St. Charles Street in Elgin.
Larkin's staff now numbers 190 professionals skilled in such programming areas as social work, psychology, activity therapy, education and administration.
The agency now has six group homes for children and teens; group home for adults; subsidized rental apartments for adults; a special education school for up to 100 students, grades 1-12 and a historic main campus at 1212 Larkin Ave in Elgin.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Royal
- The Larkin Center facility serves up to 100 students grades 1-12 from more than 30 school districts in Northern Illinois. Outpatient family counseling for children, teens and their families struggling with mental illness or behavior issues Established as an orphanage in 1896 for 25 children, the Larkin Center started with one staff member and a small facility on St. Charles Street in Elgin. Larkin's staff now numbers 190 professionals skilled in such programming areas as social work, psychology, activity therapy, education and administration. The agency now has six group homes for children and teens; group home for adults; subsidized rental apartments for adults; a special education school for up to 100 students, grades 1-12 and a historic main campus at 1212 Larkin Ave in Elgin.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Larkin Center School?
The application deadline for Larkin Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Larkin Center School is Fox Valley Lutheran Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Thomas More Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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Fox Valley Lutheran Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1111 Van St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795
0.2 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 14 students
1625 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3959
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3959
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Tuition listed
1520 Main Lane
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-0555
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-0555
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Edward Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
335 Locust St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7535
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7535
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
2250 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fox Valley Lutheran Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1111 Van St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795
0.2 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 14 students
St. Edward Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
335 Locust St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7535
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7535
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
747 Davis Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
1000 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2700 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1625 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3959
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3959
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Tuition listed
2250 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School ![St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin Il.]( "St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin Il.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
109 N Spring St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
274 Division St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
103 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-6609
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-6609
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1625 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3959
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3959
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Tuition listed
1520 Main Lane
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-0555
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-0555
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2250 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School ![St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin Il.]( "St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin Il.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
109 N Spring St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
274 Division St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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(815) 899-8219
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
9180.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
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7/
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(815) 899-8209
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8209
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(815) 754-2360
Cortland, IL 60112
(815) 754-2360
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(815) 784-5111
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5111
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(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
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(815) 899-8219
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
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