Morgan Park Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 475 students
Yearly Tuition: $24,900
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Morgan Park Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS)

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Morgan Park Academy
Pre-K	25
Kind	45
1	40
2	30
3	30
4	35
5	35
6	30
7	35
8	35
9	30
10	35
11	35
12	35

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Year Founded

1873

Colors

Maroon, Ivory

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

475 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

58%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

52 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

17 students

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus

ChemistryComputer Science

LiteratureWorld Languages

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$24,900

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% on Financial Aid

70%

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Associate

Allie Bowles&Yvonne Armstrong

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

School Notes

Founded in 1873, Morgan Park Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory, independent day school dedicated to preparing students to pursue the highest levels of educational excellence with an emphasis on independent thinking and scholarship. We reflect a wide array of diversity and apply a global lens to the curriculum to prepare students to act as leaders in the dynamic world of the future. We also expect students to live up to the highest standards of human values. Our track record shows that Morgan Park Academy students consistently succeed in college and embrace leadership roles throughout their lives. A stimulating, time-tested curriculum complements our highly motivated faculty. We have some of the smallest class sizes among the top schools in Illinois. Morgan Park Academy provides an engaging, personal learning experience for students from Preschool through High School.

School Mascot: Warriors

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Morgan Park Academy cost?

Morgan Park Academy's tuition is approximately $24,900 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Morgan Park Academy?

The acceptance rate of Morgan Park Academy is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Morgan Park Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.

Does Morgan Park Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, Morgan Park Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Morgan Park Academy offer?

Morgan Park Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball. Morgan Park Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is Morgan Park Academy's ranking?

Morgan Park Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Morgan Park Academy?

The application deadline for Morgan Park Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Morgan Park Academy located?

Morgan Park Academy is located in the South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in South Side.

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,987 for elementary schools and $19,819 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).