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2023 NICHE Best School
#8 K-12 Private School in Illinois.
12:1 Student/Teacher Ratio
Intentionally smaller class sizes allow teachers to be flexible and inventive in the classroom.
Social Emotional Learning
We teach our students to manage emotions in their everyday lives, navigate their social and academic demands effectively, and prepare them for success in life beyond EA.
State of the School
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that this year, our 185th, will be the final year of Elgin Academy. Despite the tremendous efforts of the Board, school leadership and other dedicated community members to find a path forward, we have recently determined that our model of an independent Preschool through 12th grade school is no longer sustainable in Elgin.
Upper School
Pursuing Excellence in All We Do
By the time they graduate, EA students have attained academic excellence and pursued varied interests in a supportive environment.
Middle School
Connecting newfound passion with newly honed ability.
Middle School students benefit from robust programs provided by caring educators that help them realize and fulfill their potential.
Lower School
Providing a unique student experience
We enrich the abilities and consciousness of K to 4th grade students through our curriculum, teaching approach and learning goals.
Early Childhood
Harnessing children’s natural curiosity.
Our youngest students love coming to a school where they begin to collaborate with others, express original ideas and solve problems.
PEAK on the Hilltop
Helping students gain back hope and their love of learningAccessing the tremendous potential within students who have dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.
International Students
Providing a global perspective.
Cultivating strong personal relationships across a diverse student body, including international students from a variety of countries.
What's Happening
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By the Numbers
184
Years Forging Future Leaders
72%
Faculty Holding Advanced Degrees
12:1
Student to Teacher Ratio
100%
Acceptance to Four-year Colleges
100%
College Matriculation
70%
Graduates Eligible for AP Credits