Prairie Trails School

805 N Burning Bush Ln
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Prairie Trails School serves 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Prairie Trails School's student population of 179 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Prairie Trails School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
6%
Hispanic
16%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Prairie Trails School?
179 students attend Prairie Trails School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Prairie Trails School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Trails School?
Prairie Trails School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Prairie Trails School offer ?
Prairie Trails School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Prairie Trails School part of?
Prairie Trails School is part of River Trails SD 26 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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