Mid–america Preparatory School in Herrick, IL, serves 81 students in grades K–12 within a rural community setting.
The school has a Pentecostal orientation and offers a coeducational regular elementary and secondary program.
Founded in 2008, the school employs 7 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 12:1.
Approximately 16.5% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mid-america Preparatory School often compared to?
Mid-america Preparatory School is often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Mid-america Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Mid-america Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Mid-america Preparatory School vs. Trinity Lutheran School
The nearest high school to Mid-america Preparatory School is Pana Christian Academy (13.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Heart School (12.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
3 E 4th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-2425
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-2425
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Tuition listed
409 W Orange St
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
13.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
14.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
509 E Union St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 Acceptance rate listed
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School ![Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo - ALIS students and staff]( "Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo - ALIS students and staff")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
17 miles
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
409 W Orange St
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
13.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
14.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Kemmerer Village School
Special Education School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
21 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 13 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 10 Acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony High School
(Catholic)
304 E Roadway Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
27.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Menta Academy Cornerstone-taylorville
Alternative School
100 W Franklin St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
28 miles
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
3 E 4th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-2425
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-2425
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Tuition listed
409 W Orange St
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
13.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
14.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
509 E Union St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 Acceptance rate listed
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School ![Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo - ALIS students and staff]( "Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo - ALIS students and staff")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
17 miles
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
3 E 4th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-2425
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-2425
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Tuition listed
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
14.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
509 E Union St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 Acceptance rate listed
Vandalia Christian Academy
(Baptist)
201 S 6th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9901
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9901
18.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
318 E. South 1st Street
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
19.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Oberle St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
8958.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 W Hamilton St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
8958.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
516 W 6th St
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2010
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2010
8965.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 W 6th St
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2333
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2333
8965.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
8966 miles
Gr: 6-9
School Reviews
5 6/22/2026
We love MAPS! Our daughter has truly thrived and grown so much academically but also in her attitude, confidence, people skills and also spiritually. We are so thankful for this school! She just said the other day she misses school and can''t wait to go back after summer! The staff is amazing and truly care about each student! The new building is an exciting addition as the students will have a gym to use this coming school year. I have nothing but good things to say about MAPS!
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