Park School

Evanston Dists 65/202 Jnt Agr
828 Main St
Evanston, IL 60202
Not reported M - M
School Overview
The Park School, located at 828 Main Street in Evanston, Illinois, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Evanston/Skokie School District 65. It serves as a therapeutic day school dedicated to supporting students with significant social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The school provides a highly structured environment with a low student-to-teacher ratio, ensuring that every learner receives individualized attention tailored to their specific developmental and academic goals.

Beyond standard academics, Park School places a heavy emphasis on therapeutic support and life-skills development. The faculty includes a multidisciplinary team—comprising special education teachers, social workers, psychologists, and therapists—who work collaboratively to foster a supportive climate. By integrating intensive behavioral interventions with a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to help students build self-regulation, improve social interactions, and eventually transition back to less restrictive educational settings within the district.
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Total Students
17.1
Full-Time Teachers
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Student/Teacher Ratio
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Free/Reduced Lunch
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Evanston Dists 65/202 Jnt Agr
Phone: (847)859-8590
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade breakdown: M - M