Parkland Preparatory Academy
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Oak Lawn, IL
8901 S 52nd Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B-College-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only special education school in Oak Lawn
- Growing: enrollment up 167% since 2013–14
In Oak Lawn, Illinois, Parkland Preparatory Academy is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 96 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 167% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 6 hours, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–12
- Students
- 96
- Teachers
- 8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 16 girls, 80 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Larger than 77% of special education schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 60 special education schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Parkland Preparatory Academy
What grades does Parkland Preparatory Academy serve?
Parkland Preparatory Academy serves grades 1–12.
How many students attend Parkland Preparatory Academy?
About 96 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Parkland Preparatory Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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