Da Vinci Academy

37W080 Hopps Road, Elgin, IL, 60124
Tel: (847)841-7532
Grades: PK - 8 | 158 students
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Da Vinci Academy provides intellectually gifted and talented students a unique educational community that develops a student's strengths, interests and potential. We offer a challenging curriculum taught in a nurturing, supportive environment by expereinced teachers who understand how gifted children think and learn. At Da Vinci Academy each student in known, valued, challenged, and engaged.

School Overview:
Da Vinci Academy
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Gifted, Twice Exceptional
Year Founded 2000
Student Body
Total Students 158 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 90%
Average Class Size 13 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(Unifrom shirts and khaki pants worn Mon-Thurs)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $16,800
Tuition Notes $16800 for grades 1-8 $14300 for kindergarten $13125 for pre-k 4 $7500 for half-day pre-k 3
% on Financial Aid 28%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,000
Admissions Director Jeff Oldham
Admissions Associate Karen Smith
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Soccer Swimming
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 3 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chess Math Team
Robotics

School Notes:

  • Da Vinci's teachers and staff are committed to providing an exceptional experience for students who are highly talented, intellectually curious, and enthusiastically seeking new avenues for personal growth and development. We work very hard to establish strong bonds between teachers, parents, and students to assure that our educational goals are met. NFounded in 2000 and fully accredited by ISACS, Da Vinci has grown from a dream into an outstanding independent school serving 130 students. Da Vinci also offers a full range of activities beyond the classroom. Our chess team has quickly developed into one of the top programs in the state, and our students also participate in clubs and teamn sports. A strong drama program is an integral part of the curriculum for all middle school students. In addition to its regular program, Da Vinci offers a Saturday Enrichment Program and Summer Camp that are open to the public.

    • Profile last updated: 05/16/2012

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School Reviews:

  • Recommended June 01,2012 - Best Private school in the world. Like another student said before, students form an unbreakable bond. Teachers are always there to help and are very open-minded and easy to talk with. They do their best to help you succeed and it is a perfect environment for gifted kids. Lots of activities to do and there is fun for everyone. Inter-grade socializing is very strong as well.*-Posted by Student/Alumni *
  • Recommended May 21,2012 - Best school ever. Beats public school anyway. Lots of activities. Students form an unbreakable bond that can''t be explained in words. Teachers care about everyone and are very close and know each and every student inside out*-Posted by Student/Alumni *

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