Quest Academy
Tel:
(847)202-8035
- Quest Academy was established in 1982 to provide an appropriate learning environment for gifted children whose educational needs were not being well served by their local public schools.
- Quest Academy provides gifted children with a challenging curriculum and a nurturing environment.
- Our program emphasizes sound character along with scholarship and creativity in both the academics and the arts.
- The Quest community values the individuality of each child and encourages each to strive for personal excellence.
- At Quest Academy we believe that gifted children, due to their elevated intellectual capacity, have unique abilities and social/emotional needs.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 284 students
- Yearly Tuition: $18,990
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Top Placements
Quest Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other associations(s) for exceptional children National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Independent Schools Association of the Central States |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1982 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 284 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 44% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $18,990 |
| Admissions Director | Kitsana Salyphone |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball |
School Notes
- Please visit our website: www.questacademy.org for more information regarding our admission process. Thank you.
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School Reviews
| 5 As a parent of two graduates I can strongly recommend this school - my students were well prepared, confident, and successful in high school. It was worth every penny. - Posted by Student/Alumni - debor |
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