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
Application URL
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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School
Location
Miles
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
Brewster Creek KinderCare ![Brewster Creek KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Brewster Creek KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Parkland Preparatory Academy
Special Education School
900 S Park Blvd
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 882-2066
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 882-2066
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 222 students
Innovations Academy Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
1360 E Irving Pk.
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 540-3900
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 540-3900
2.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 64 students
Institute Of Islamic Education
All-girls (Islamic)
1280 Bluff City Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
Marklund Wasmond Center
Special Education School
1435 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 307-1882
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 307-1882
3.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Parkland Preparatory Academy
Special Education School
900 S Park Blvd
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 882-2066
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 882-2066
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 222 students
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
513 Parkside Cir
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 837-6500
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 837-6500
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Sports: 2
Innovations Academy Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
1360 E Irving Pk.
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 540-3900
Streamwood, IL 60107
(630) 540-3900
2.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 64 students
Institute Of Islamic Education
All-girls (Islamic)
1280 Bluff City Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
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
Brewster Creek KinderCare ![Brewster Creek KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Brewster Creek KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
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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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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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