Parklawn School Activity Center (2026 Profile)

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Parklawn School Activity Center

10833 So Laporte
Milford, IL 60953

Tel: (708) 425-3344

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Park Lawn was founded in 1955 by a small group of parents who challenged national and state legislature that only provided funding for the education of children deemed "educable." Recognizing untapped potential in their children, these parents were determined to provide opportunities to help them lead active and productive lives.

Parents began teaching their children in classroom space donated by a church in Evergreen Park.

Other families seeking similar services joined them. Park Lawn is a non-profit organization offering a variety of programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Park Lawn's mission is to provide comprehensive services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

The goal is to promote independence, choice and access to mainstream living.

We believe that people with disabilities earnestly wish to live a normal life.

They want to go to school, hold a job that truly needs to be done, a place to live comfortably, and they want a full and active social life.

Within this context Park Lawn provides adult developmental training, vocational services, supported employment, residential opportunities, and recreational activities. All are backed with professional staff support.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Bilingual School Association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 4-12

Year Founded

1955

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

15 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

73%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Park Lawn was founded in 1955 by a small group of parents who challenged national and state legislature that only provided funding for the education of children deemed "educable." Recognizing untapped potential in their children, these parents were determined to provide opportunities to help them lead active and productive lives. Parents began teaching their children in classroom space donated by a church in Evergreen Park. Other families seeking similar services joined them. Park Lawn is a non-profit organization offering a variety of programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Park Lawn's mission is to provide comprehensive services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. The goal is to promote independence, choice and access to mainstream living. We believe that people with disabilities earnestly wish to live a normal life. They want to go to school, hold a job that truly needs to be done, a place to live comfortably, and they want a full and active social life. Within this context Park Lawn provides adult developmental training, vocational services, supported employment, residential opportunities, and recreational activities. All are backed with professional staff support.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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