Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Parkland Preparatory Academy
About the School
- Parkland Preparatory Academy serves 157 students in grades 1-12.
- The student:teacher of Parkland Preparatory Academy is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
157 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
77%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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