Mid–america Preparatory School in Herrick, IL, serves 81 students in grades K–12 within a rural community setting.
The school has a Pentecostal orientation and offers a coeducational regular elementary and secondary program.
Founded in 2008, the school employs 7 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 12:1.
Approximately 16.5% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mid-america Preparatory School often compared to?
Mid-america Preparatory School is often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Lutheran School, St. Michael The Archangel School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Mid-america Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Mid-america Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Mid-america Preparatory School is Pana Christian Academy (13.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sacred Heart School (12.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
3 E 4th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-2425
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-2425
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Tuition listed
409 W Orange St
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
13.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
14.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
509 E Union St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 Acceptance rate listed
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School ![Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo - ALIS students and staff]( "Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo - ALIS students and staff")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
17 miles
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
409 W Orange St
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
13.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
14.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Kemmerer Village School
Special Education School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-2159
21 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 13 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 10 Acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony High School
(Catholic)
304 E Roadway Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
27.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Menta Academy Cornerstone-taylorville
Alternative School
100 W Franklin St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
28 miles
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
3 E 4th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-2425
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-2425
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Tuition listed
409 W Orange St
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
Pana, IL 62557
(618) 267-7581
13.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
14.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
509 E Union St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 Acceptance rate listed
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School ![Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo - ALIS students and staff]( "Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo - ALIS students and staff")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
17 miles
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
3 E 4th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-2425
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-2425
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Tuition listed
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
14.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
509 E Union St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
16.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 Acceptance rate listed
Vandalia Christian Academy
(Baptist)
201 S 6th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9901
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9901
18.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
318 E. South 1st Street
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
19.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nokomis Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Oberle St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
8958.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 W Hamilton St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
8958.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Ramsey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
516 W 6th St
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2010
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2010
8965.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Ramsey High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 W 6th St
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2333
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2333
8965.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Focus Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
8966 miles
Gr: 6-9
School Reviews
5 6/22/2026
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