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Peckwas Preparatory Academy

5714 S Harlem Ave
Summit Argo, IL 60501

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Peckwas Preparatory Academy serves 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. The student:teacher of Peckwas Preparatory Academy is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 66 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,100
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1996

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Student Body

Total Students

66 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

46%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Peckwas Preparatory Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,100

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Every student has the need to become what he or she has the ability to become.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Peckwas Preparatory Academy's tuition is approximately $6,100 for private students.

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The application deadline for Peckwas Preparatory Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 66 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,100
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,740 for elementary schools and $19,635 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).