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South Prairie School

2080c E 1900 N
Arcola, IL 61910
South Prairie School in Arcola, IL offers co鈥揺d education for grades 1 through 8 in a rural community setting with an Amish religious affiliation.
The school enrolls 28 students taught by 2 teachers, maintaining a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1.
South Prairie School operates as a regular elementary and secondary program with a focus on its religious orientation within the Amish community.
This rural Illinois private school provides education alongside nearby comparable schools such as Little Creek School and Meadowlark School.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8

Student Body

Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
South Prairie School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

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When is the application deadline for South Prairie School?
The application deadline for South Prairie School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 28 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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).

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