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 Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Yearly Tuition: $32,921
- Acceptance rate: 10%
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Midwest Academy For Gifted Education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2018
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students 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
$32,921
Acceptance Rate
10%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
IRENE GOTTLIEB
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic 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).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Midwest Academy For Gifted Education vs. Francis W Parker School
The nearest high school to Midwest Academy For Gifted Education is Cornerstone Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Gold Coast Prep (formerly Chicago Grammar School) (0.0 miles away)
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School Reviews
5 4/12/2024
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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