Mcc Academy–elementary in Skokie, IL serves co–ed students in grades PK through 12 within an Islamic orientation in a small city community.
Founded in 1989, the school enrolls a total of 721 students with 608 in K–12 and employs 58 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 12:1.
The school is part of the larger Skokie educational community and ranks in the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for the size of its student body.
Mcc Academy–elementary offers a continuous academic program from early childhood through secondary levels in a city setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Mcc Academy-elementary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
721 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Building Character & Developing Minds
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcc Academy-elementary's ranking?
Mcc Academy-elementary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Mcc Academy-elementary?
The application deadline for Mcc Academy-elementary is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Mcc Academy-elementary is Mesivta Shaarei Adirim (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arie Crown Hebrew Day School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
9651 Gross Point Road
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 773-0200
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 773-0200
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-K
Devonshire Montessori School
Montessori School
4154 Dempster St
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 414-8366
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 414-8366
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Mesivta Shaarei Adirim
All-boys (Jewish)
9220 Crawford Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 983-0646
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 983-0646
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 29 students
Mosaic Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
4023 Dempster Street
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 675-7030
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 675-7030
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Tuition listed
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
4600 Main St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-9191
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-9191
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 705 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mesivta Shaarei Adirim
All-boys (Jewish)
9220 Crawford Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 983-0646
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 983-0646
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 29 students
Ombudsman Educational Services
Alternative School
4814 Main St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-3834
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-3834
1.2 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 48 students Acceptance rate listed
8601 Menard Ave
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 470-8801
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 470-8801
1.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4
701 Locust Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7660
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-7660
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
1100 Laramie Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-1100
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-1100
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,072 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 29 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
4600 Main St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-9191
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-9191
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 705 students
The Academy at St. Joan of Arc ![The Academy at St. Joan of Arc Photo]( "The Academy at St. Joan of Arc Photo")
(Catholic)
9245 Lawndale Ave
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 972-1003
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 972-1003
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Att-p Tach Special Education Prog
Special Education School (Jewish)
3531 Madison St.
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 973-2828
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 973-2828
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 35 students
The Barbereux School
Daycare / Preschool
3333 Culver St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-3215
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-3215
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students Tuition listed
Skokie Montessori School
Montessori School
8401 Karlov Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 679-4614
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 679-4614
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students Avg. class size: 50 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
9651 Gross Point Road
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 773-0200
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 773-0200
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-K
Devonshire Montessori School
Montessori School
4154 Dempster St
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 414-8366
Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 414-8366
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Mosaic Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
4023 Dempster Street
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 675-7030
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 675-7030
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Tuition listed
Arie Crown Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
4600 Main St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-9191
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-9191
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 705 students
The Academy at St. Joan of Arc ![The Academy at St. Joan of Arc Photo]( "The Academy at St. Joan of Arc Photo")
(Catholic)
9245 Lawndale Ave
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 972-1003
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 972-1003
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Monroe Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1855 Manchester Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285
9204.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 S Charles Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6348
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6348
9204.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Carol Stream Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
422 Sioux Ln
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 588-5400
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 588-5400
9205 miles
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Cloverdale Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1182 Merbach Dr
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 588-5300
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 588-5300
9205 miles
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1620 Mayo Ave
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2095
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2095
9205 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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