Glenwood Academy
Independent school · Grades 1–8
Glenwood, IL
500 W 187th, Glenwood, IL 60425
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Glenwood since at least 2011
In Glenwood, Illinois, Glenwood Academy is an independent private school for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. About 119 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 13% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 177 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–8
- Students
- 119
- Teachers
- 14.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 59 girls, 60 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 58% of independent elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 38 independent elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Glenwood Academy
What grades does Glenwood Academy serve?
Glenwood Academy serves grades 1–8.
How many students attend Glenwood Academy?
About 119 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Glenwood Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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