Midwest Academy for Gifted Ed
Independent school · Grades K–10
Chicago, IL
900 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Chicago
- Smaller classes than 85% of independent schools in Illinois
In Chicago, Illinois, Midwest Academy for Gifted Ed is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 10th grade. About 35 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of independent schools in Illinois. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–10
- Students
- 35
- Teachers
- 11.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 15 girls, 20 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 85% of independent schools in Illinois (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of independent schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 33 independent schools in Illinois.
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 Midwest Academy for Gifted Ed
What grades does Midwest Academy for Gifted Ed serve?
Midwest Academy for Gifted Ed serves grades K–10.
How many students attend Midwest Academy for Gifted Ed?
About 35 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Midwest Academy for Gifted Ed?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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