Elgin Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Elgin, IL
350 Park St, Elgin, IL 60120
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-College-going
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Elgin
- 85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Elgin Academy is an independent private school in Elgin, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 171 students and around 7 students per teacher. The school reports that about 85% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 171
- Teachers
- 24.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 78 girls, 93 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 85% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 55% of independent schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 33 independent schools in Illinois.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Elgin Academy
What grades does Elgin Academy serve?
Elgin Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Elgin Academy?
About 171 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Elgin Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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