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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are South Campus often compared to?
South Campus is often viewed alongside schools like New Connection's Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for South Campus?
The application deadline for South Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: South Campus vs. New Connection's Academy
People that viewed South Campus also viewed these schools: New Connection's Academy, NewHope Academy, Laureate Day School, Hillside Academy and Acacia Academy.
The nearest high school and elementary school to South Campus is New Connection's Academy (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Palatine KinderCare (0.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
New Connection's Academy
Special Education School
865 E Wilmette Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8690
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8690
0.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students
3250 N. Arlington Heights Road Suite 200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 588-0463
2.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Laureate Day School
Special Education School
2525 E Oakton St
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 956-7912
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 956-7912
7 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 56 students
Hillside Academy
Special Education School
4100 Warren Ave
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-1310
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-1310
17 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students
Acacia Academy![Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.]( "Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.")
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
24 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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