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Parkland Preparatory Academy

8901 S 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Parkland Preparatory Academy serves 157 students in grades 1-12. The student:teacher of Parkland Preparatory Academy is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
157 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
77%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Parkland Preparatory Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Parkland Preparatory Academy?
The application deadline for Parkland Preparatory Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,552 for elementary schools and $19,327 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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