South Campus

909 E Wilmette Rd Ste F Palatine, IL 60074
www.southcampus.net

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • South Campus in Palatine, IL, is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 1 through 12 in a suburban community.
  • The school has an enrollment of 80 students and a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 11 teachers.
  • Approximately 44% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within its suburban setting.
  • South Campus is a member of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers and other school associations.
  • The school is located in a large suburb near other private and special education schools in the Palatine area.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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South Campus is often viewed alongside schools like New Connection's Academy by visitors of our site.
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The application deadline for South Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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