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)
- 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)
Top Rankings
Parkland Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
265 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
74%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Quick Facts
Kripa Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
379 Bartlett Plz
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 830-8940
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 830-8940
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
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Daycare / Preschool
795 South Route 59
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 289-0499
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 289-0499
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Betel Christian School
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1315 W Lake St
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 736-7300
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students
Friendship Corner
Daycare / Preschool
935 E Devon Ave
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 289-2211
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 289-2211
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Streamwood Montessori
Montessori School
25 W Streamwood Blvd.
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 233-8567
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 233-8567
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students Extracurrculars: 3
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