Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Parkland Preparatory Academy
About the School
- Parkland Preparatory Academy in Bartlett, IL, serves 265 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
- Founded in 2010, the school offers special education programs with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 35 teachers.
- The student body is racially and ethnically diverse, with 73.93% of students identified as students of color.
- Parkland Preparatory Academy is among the top 20% of Illinois private schools for enrollment size within the state.
- Located in a large suburban community, this Illinois K–12 private school provides specialized education services for families in Bartlett and surrounding areas.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Parkland Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
265 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
74%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkland Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Parkland Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Parkland Preparatory Academy is Betel Christian School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kripa Montessori School (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool
379 Bartlett Plz
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 830-8940
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
795 South Route 59
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 289-0499
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1315 W Lake St
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Daycare / Preschool
935 E Devon Ave
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 289-2211
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
25 W Streamwood Blvd.
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 233-8567
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1315 W Lake St
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 222 students
Special Education School
900 S Park Blvd
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 882-2066
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 64 students
Alternative School
1360 E Irving Pk.
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 540-3900
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
All-girls (Islamic)
1280 Bluff City Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
Special Education School
1435 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 307-1882
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1315 W Lake St
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 222 students
Special Education School
900 S Park Blvd
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 882-2066
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
513 Parkside Cir
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 837-6500
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 64 students
Alternative School
1360 E Irving Pk.
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 540-3900
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students
All-girls (Islamic)
1280 Bluff City Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool
379 Bartlett Plz
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 830-8940
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
795 South Route 59
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 289-0499
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1315 W Lake St
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Daycare / Preschool
935 E Devon Ave
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 289-2211
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
25 W Streamwood Blvd.
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 233-8567
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Marengo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Franks Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-6511
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-6511
9182.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Hinckley-big Rock Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
47w984 Route 30
Big Rock, IL 60511
(630) 556-4190
Big Rock, IL 60511
(630) 556-4190
9183.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1n137 Meredith Rd
Maple Park, IL 60151
(630) 365-5110
Maple Park, IL 60151
(630) 365-5110
9184.5 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Fox Valley Career Center
Vocational School
47w326 Keslinger Rd
Maple Park, IL 60151
(630) 365-5113
Maple Park, IL 60151
(630) 365-5113
9184.8 miles
Gr: 9-12
Hampshire Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 Terwilliger Ave
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2171
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2171
9184.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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