Elgin Academy
350 Park Street, Elgin, IL, 60120-0601 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (847)695-0300
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Elgin Academy, chartered in 1839, is proud of its history as the oldest coeducational, non-sectarian college preparatory school west of the Allegheny Mountains. It has been from its founding an independent school dedicated to a classical curriculum, the development of high moral character and a true spirit of community. We serve Preschool through Grade 12 students from Elgin, Barrington, St. Charles, Dundee, Algonquin and 35 other communities. ...read more  

School Overview:
Elgin Academy
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
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 - 12
Year Founded 1839
County Kane County, IL
Student Body
Total Students 457 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( IL ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 18% 30%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 46 students
Kind - 39 students
Grade 1 - 33 students
Grade 2 - 22 students
Grade 3 - 31 students
Grade 4 - 32 students
Grade 5 - 26 students
Grade 6 - 36 students
Grade 7 - 38 students
Grade 8 - 32 students
Grade 9 - 33 students
Grade 10 - 28 students
Grade 11 - 26 students
Grade 12 - 35 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 60%
Average Class Size 13
Number of AP Courses 16
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Average SAT score 1755
Average ACT score 25
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
This School ( IL ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 1:9
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 179 days 178 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / Rolling
Tuition Notes tuition varies by division; financial aid available
% on Financial Aid 21%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,500
Headmaster Dr. John Cooper
Admissions Director Erik Calhoun
Admissions Associate Mary Ann Schumacher
 
School Notes:
  • Elgin Academy, chartered in 1839, is proud of its history as the oldest coeducational, non-sectarian college preparatory school west of the Allegheny Mountains. It has been from its founding an independent school dedicated to a classical curriculum, the development of high moral character and a true spirit of community. We serve Preschool through Grade 12 students from Elgin, Barrington, St. Charles, Dundee, Algonquin and 35 other communities.
  • Profile last updated: 01/21/2008

 

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About This Zip Code ( 60120 )
School Zip ( 60120 ) ( IL ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 48,581 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 23% 24%
Population Average Age 30 years old 34.7 years old
Average Household Size 3.1 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $52,067 $47,574
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.5 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 45 years old 51 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (60120)



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% Owning / % Renting 70% / 30% 61% / 39%
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Elgin Academy, chartered in 1839, is proud of its history as the oldest coeducational, non-sectarian college preparatory school west of the Allegheny Mountains. It has been from its founding an independent school dedicated to a classical curriculum, the development of high moral character and a true spirit of community. We serve Preschool through Grade 12 students from Elgin, Barrington, St. Charles, Dundee, Algonquin and 35 other communities.
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