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Midwest Academy For Gifted Education

MAGE is the only private gifted school in the City of Chicago.
We serve grades junior kindergarten through 12th grade and have rolling admissions.
Our school was founded in 2018 and is accredited by the State of Illinois Department of Education.
We focus exclusively on the gifted education, specializing in the highly and profoundly gifted.
We group students dynamically by ability for 5 core subjects our tiny muti-age classrooms.
Students still interact with same-aged peers in non-core classes.
Our core teachers hold masters degrees or higher.  We provide individualized instruction with the right balance of rigor, without pressure.
We offer a large selection of enrichment programs as part of the school day, including Chess, Drama, Art, Music, Choir, Tae Kwon Do, Yoga, Dance, Math Team, Math Circle, Spanish, Hebrew, Latin, Japanese, French, Robotics, Certamen.
We have a large amount of hands-on learning as part of our work in creative, collaborative and cross-disciplinary projects.
We offer a number of scholastic competitions not just in STEM and there are a lot of community activities as well.  The school day is 8:30AM-3:30PM.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Rankings

Midwest Academy For Gifted Education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2018
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
6 students
Number of AP Courses
4 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
10%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
IRENE GOTTLIEB

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtChoir
DanceDrama
Music Appreciation


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Taekwondoyoga

School Notes

  • We differentiate instruction and customize it for each child.
  • Students thrive among their intellectual peers.
  • Students thrive when they have teachers that get them.
  • Students thrive when they are not told "you will run out of math" or are otherwise hindered from making progress.
  • We first meet each individual child's emotional needs, then the social, and then the academics tend to follow.
  • We have weekly out of the classroom, hands-on, one of a kind experiences for students. We implement the latest research and science into our practices.
  • We reinforce learning with experiences and apprenticeships.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Midwest Academy For Gifted Education cost?
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education's tuition is approximately $32,921 for private students.
What schools are Midwest Academy For Gifted Education often compared to?
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education is often viewed alongside schools like Francis W Parker School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Midwest Academy For Gifted Education?
The acceptance rate of Midwest Academy For Gifted Education is 10%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Midwest Academy For Gifted Education's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What is Midwest Academy For Gifted Education's ranking?
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Midwest Academy For Gifted Education?
The application deadline for Midwest Academy For Gifted Education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (8 reviews)
5  
Excellent school with a tailored approach to each individual needs. Focuses on emotional development as well as academics. Small classes.Teachers really care about the students and students are happy to go to school every day!
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5  
MAGE has been amazing for our family. In our 3rd year (grades 4 & 6), we've seen how the school tailors learning for each child and provides flexibility for gifted students with activities beyond school. The curriculum is both rigorous and well-rounded, including martial arts, music, and foreign languages. It's a place where gifted kids can truly thrive.
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5  
A incredibly unique and highly-engaging school. They do what many private institutions can't or won't: provide gifted students with a highly-tailored, thoughtful curriculum and approach to help them reach their full potential.
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5  
Since joining the school earlier this year, we've been extremely impressed by the commitment of the faculty and administration. They are unwavering in their mission of serving a particular group of students and children that is often overlooked.
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5  
Our kid was bored in a generic school environment so we checked out Mage. They exceeded our expectations with their ability based education model. Every child has their strengths and weaknesses and mage identifies them to help each student become the best version of themselves. It has been only a week of school and our kid loves Mage already. Their student:teacher ratio is also the best in our school district which made choosing them over the rest an easy decision.
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5  
MAGE has been fantastic for our elementary school aged child. Regular schools were not able to reach or handle our child. We finally feel seen and our child does too so highly recommend if you have a highly or profoundly gifted child struggling in a regular school curriculum.
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5  
We moved our family to Chigago to give MAGE a shot and it has exceeded our expectations. Our child was struggling in a regular school where their unique needs were not being met. The teachers at MAGE have focused on getting to know our child and curate the appropriate curriculum for them to finally be challenged and grow and they are so far happier for it.
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5  
This is an excellent school. Students have differentiated personalized learning, and the teachers are amazing! I highly recommend it if you have a gifted child.
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