Parkland Preparatory Academy (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

Parkland Preparatory Academy

804 W Bartlett Rd
Bartlett, IL 60103

Parkland Preparatory Academy in Bartlett, IL, serves 265 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.

Founded in 2010, the school offers special education programs with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 35 teachers.

The student body is racially and ethnically diverse, with 73.93% of students identified as students of color.

Parkland Preparatory Academy is among the top 20% of Illinois private schools for enrollment size within the state.

Located in a large suburban community, this Illinois K–12 private school provides specialized education services for families in Bartlett and surrounding areas.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 265 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Parkland Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

2010

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

265 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

74%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Parkland Preparatory Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Parkland Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 265 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Illinois is $11,006 for elementary schools and $15,730 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).