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.:
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 ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
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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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
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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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