Meadowlark School

Meadowlark School in Arthur, IL, serves 34 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The co–educational school follows an Amish orientation and holds an other religious affiliation.
Meadowlark School maintains a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 2 full–time teachers.
Nearby private schools in Arthur offer comparable grade spans and enrollment sizes, typically with lower student–teacher ratios.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8

Student Body

Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 34 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,982 for elementary schools and $15,754 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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