Peckwas Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Summit, IL
5714 S Harlem Ave, Summit, IL 60501
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Summit since at least 2011
Peckwas Preparatory Academy is an independent private school in Summit, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 44 students and around 7 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 44
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 24 girls, 20 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 66% of independent elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 38 independent elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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?
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Questions about Peckwas Preparatory Academy
What grades does Peckwas Preparatory Academy serve?
Peckwas Preparatory Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Peckwas Preparatory Academy?
About 44 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Peckwas Preparatory Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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