Avery Coonley School

1400 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, 60515-0605
Tel: (630)969-0800
Grades: PK - 8 | 378 students
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The Avery Coonley School is an independent school whose mission is to provide a learning environment that is appropriate both for academically bright and gifted children, preschool through eighth grade, who are motivated to learn and have demonstrated the potential for the scholastic achievement necessary to succeed in a challenging academic program, in order that they may become positive, productive, and respectful members of society.

School Overview:
Avery Coonley School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Student Body
Total Students 378 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 30% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Admissions Director Andy Gilla

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Nearby Schools:

Avery Coonley School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Downers Grove Adventist School
Gr. K-9 | 0.4 mi. away
Family Life Program
Gr. PK-K | 0.6 mi. away
Downers Grove Christian School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.7 mi. away
St Joseph School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 1 mi. away
The Bridge High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.2 mi. away

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