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#38 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 5% of private schools

Parkland Preparatory Academy

School · Bartlett, IL

A private school in Bartlett, IL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

2220 SOUTHWIND BLVD, Bartlett, IL 60103

  • 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,176
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Diversity Index66%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment250
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IL

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Parkland Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average419/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bartlett), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$131,552

Median home value

$353,300

Median rent

$1,851/mo

College educated

48.2%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

2.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black46.4%
Hispanic25.6%
White24.0%
Two or More3.2%
Asian0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Parkland Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition8.3K–123.3 mi265Compare →
Elgin AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7PK–123.5 mi209Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Parkland Preparatory Academy is listed in Bartlett, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Parkland Preparatory Academy

Parkland Preparatory Academy is a private school in Bartlett, IL, serving approximately 250 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Parkland Preparatory Academy

What grades does Parkland Preparatory Academy serve?

Parkland Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Parkland Preparatory Academy?

Parkland Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkland Preparatory Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Parkland Preparatory Academy is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Parkland Preparatory Academy rank in IL?

Parkland Preparatory Academy ranks #38 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Parkland Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Parkland Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Parkland Preparatory Academy a private school?

Yes, Parkland Preparatory Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Parkland Preparatory Academy a religious school?

No, Parkland Preparatory Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
250
Gender Split
83% M / 17% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
196 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kane County
Area population (ZIP 60103)
41,825
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
41.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60103; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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