Elgin Academy (Closed 2024)

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Elgin Academy Photo #1 - "Old Main" building of Elgin Academy Old Main is the academy's original building. Today, it is primarily used as the museum for the Elgin Area Historical Society. One room still serves as a regular school classroom for the school.
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Elgin Academy Photo #1 - "Old Main" building of Elgin Academy Old Main is the academy's original building. Today, it is primarily used as the museum for the Elgin Area Historical Society. One room still serves as a regular school classroom for the school.
Elgin Academy is a preschool-12th grade, independent, college-preparatory, coeducational day school committed to academic excellence and developing the full potential of each student. Through a proactive partnership among faculty, parents, and students in a nurturing, dynamic, challenging, and diverse community, the Academy creates an environment where students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become intellectually engaged and confident about their places in the world.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1839
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
182 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Elgin Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP Courses
9 courses
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1274
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
"business casual"

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition and fees vary by division; tuition assistance is available to qualifying students; international students can apply for grades 7-10.
% on Financial Aid
39%
Acceptance Rate
96%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Bonita Goist
Admissions Associate
Rose Johnson

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Battle of the BooksChess Club
Environmental ClubMath Olympiad
Model UNNational Honor Society
newspaperRobotics Club
Soup KitchenTechnology Club
Tutoring ClubWYSE Team


Arts and Music Programs:
Theatre Arts

School Notes

  • Elgin Academy is the Fox River Valley`s preschool through grade 12 independent school where taking learning personally shapes every school day, every interaction, and every learning moment between your child and his peers and teachers.At Elgin Academy,taking learning personallymeans. Classrooms characterized by open conversation and probing dialogue because intellectual discourse lays the foundation for a lifetime ofcritical thinking. Active learningprojects in every subject and every division, because proving knowledge through kinetic applications cements concepts for life. Mutuallyempowering relationships between fellow students and students and teachers, because learning breakthroughs accelerate within a culture of trust, respect, and compassion. At Elgin Academy,taking learning personallydefines our commitment to each other, and to every child who finds her second home on our campus. And it stands as your child`s abiding gift as she continues to hone her understanding of world and self through her time here, well into college, and long after graduation.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Elgin Academy cost?
Elgin Academy's tuition is approximately $21,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Elgin Academy?
The acceptance rate of Elgin Academy is 96%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What sports does Elgin Academy offer?
Elgin Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Elgin Academy?
The application deadline for Elgin Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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