South Prairie School (2026-27 Profile)

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South Prairie School

2080c E 1900 N Arcola, IL 61910

Tel: (217) 543-5169

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

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About the School

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 (2026-27)

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Amish

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	South Prairie School
1	5
2	4
3	3
4	3
5	3
6	5
7	2
8	3

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Student Body

Total Students

28 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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

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