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New Connection's Academy

865 E Wilmette Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
New Connections Academy (NCA) is a private therapeutic day school that was founded in 2006 to serve children and adolescents.
New Connections Academy's mission is to integrate school, family and community in order to provide the highest quality academic and therapeutic programs.
These programs are designed to enable students to become successful learners through a sense of belonging, generosity, mastery and independence.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are New Connection's Academy often compared to?
New Connection's Academy is often viewed alongside schools like South Campus by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for New Connection's Academy?
The application deadline for New Connection's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,441 for elementary schools and $19,394 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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