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

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
$21,000
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
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Battle of the Books, Chess Club, Environmental Club, Math Olympiad, Model UN, National Honor Society, newspaper, Robotics Club, Soup Kitchen, Technology Club, Tutoring Club, WYSE Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Theatre Arts
Battle of the Books, Chess Club, Environmental Club, Math Olympiad, Model UN, National Honor Society, newspaper, Robotics Club, Soup Kitchen, Technology Club, Tutoring Club, WYSE 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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