Elgin Academy

350 Park St, Elgin, IL, 60120-0601
Tel: (847)695-0300
Grades: PK - 12 | 437 students
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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.

School Overview:
Elgin Academy
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1839
Student Body
Total Students 437 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 18% (IL School Avg.: 30%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 13 students
Number of AP Courses 16 courses
Average SAT score 1775
Average ACT score 26
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
("business casual")
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes tuition varies by division; financial aid available
% on Financial Aid 21%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,500
Acceptance Rate 96%
Admissions Director Shannon Howell
Admissions Associate Mary Ann Schumacher

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Nearby Schools:

Elgin Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
St Joseph Catholic School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.2 mi. away
St Johns Lutheran School
Gr. K-9 | 0.2 mi. away
St Mary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.4 mi. away
St Edward Central Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.7 mi. away
Bethlehem Lutheran Child Dev Center
Gr. K | 0.8 mi. away

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