Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, IL is a co鈥揺d, nonsectarian special education school serving grades 4 through 12 in a midsize city community.
The school enrolls 12 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 2 full鈥搕ime teachers.
Approximately 25% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
As a special education program, it operates within the Elgin area among other private schools offering varied grade spans and enrollment sizes.
The average private school tuition for elementary levels in Elgin is $7,471, providing a local context for families considering private education options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Marklund Wasmond Center?
The application deadline for Marklund Wasmond Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Marklund Wasmond Center is Institute Of Islamic Education (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Learning Tree East (1.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
845 Summit St
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(847) 741-6880
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-6880
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(224) 281-4979
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Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center
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340 Grand Blvd
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(847) 741-7743
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7743
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Institute Of Islamic Education
All-girls (Islamic)
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Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
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Gr: 1-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
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(847) 645-9300
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 645-9300
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Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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