The College Preparatory School of America (CPSA) is a full-time, accredited Islamic school dedicated to providing excellent education in an Islamic environment.
Its objective is to engage students in the pursuit of knowledge while promoting an understanding and implementation of the Islamic way of life as prescribed in the Quran and Sunnah of our Prophet (PBUH).
CPSA endeavors to foster the highest possible physical, mental, spiritual, and academic abilities among successive generation of young Muslims.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
College Preparatory School Of America ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
AP Courses
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
569 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
18 courses
AP/Advanced Courses
AP Business with Personal FinanceAP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry
AP Comparative Government & PoliticsAP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science PrinciplesAP English & Composition
AP Human GeographyAP Literature & Composition
AP MacroeconomicsAP Microeconomics
AP PhysicsAP Psychology
AP SeminarAP US Government & Politics
AP US HistoryAP World History
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Academic Excellence in an Islamic Environment
- School Mascot: Thunder
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does College Preparatory School Of America offer?
College Preparatory School Of America offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is College Preparatory School Of America's ranking?
College Preparatory School Of America ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for College Preparatory School Of America?
The application deadline for College Preparatory School Of America is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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300 W Highridge Rd
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(630) 941-8800
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(630) 941-8800
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(708) 599-4100
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
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(708) 598-2700
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