Menta Academy North in Waukegan, IL is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades PK–12 in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 94 students, with 92 attending kindergarten through 12th grade, supported by 8 teachers.
Menta Academy North has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, providing classroom settings with smaller group sizes.
The student population is 81.4% students of color, reflecting diversity within the Waukegan suburb.
This Waukegan private school serves a broad grade range from preschool through high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
94 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
81%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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 Menta Academy North?
The application deadline for Menta Academy North is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Menta Academy North is St. Martin De Porres High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immaculate Conception School (0.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Martin De Porres High School
(Catholic)
501 S Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-5500
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-5500
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
510 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
510 W. Grand Ave.
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-4110
0.8 miles
Gr: K-7 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
1011 Porter Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-1054
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
629 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-8320
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-8320
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
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