Schools for Gifted Children

"Science and Arts Academy is an independent, not-for-profit, non-denomination day school for students from pre-K through high school. The Academy is a member of ISACS. The unifying mission of the Academy and its Board is to provide intellectually gifted and artistically talented students with an environment supportive of their intellectual, artistic, creative, physical, emotional, and social potential which will enable them to develop their unique talents and abilities."

The Avery Coonley School
1400 West Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515-4897.
Admissions Office
(630) 969-0800 ext. 2

The Avery Coonley School "is an elementary day school enrolling bright and academically gifted" children in grades K (jr & sr) through 8. There is also a separate pre-school program for three-year-olds, and an after-school program until 6:00pm.

Quest Academy
500 North Benton
Palatine, IL 60067
Ben Hebebrand, Head of School
(847) 202-8035

Quest Academy is an independent day school for gifted students in grades Pre-K through 8th. Quest's curriculum is based on a traditional liberal arts education with equal emphasis on the sciences, humanities, and arts. It has been designed to reflect the most recent and highly regarded research on the needs of able learners. Quest's program is both enriched and accelerated in comparison with standard programs and prepares graduates for high-level, college preparatory high school study. Quest stresses responsibility, cooperation, and kindness, carefully screens applicants, and enforces high behavioral standards, so bright students can learn in a friendly, calm, and focused environment. Quest is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, and the National Association for Gifted Children.

Da Vinci Academy
37W080 Hopps Road
Elgin, IL 60123
Jeff D. Oldham, Admissions
(847) 841-7532

"Da Vinci Academy is an accredited independent school for intellectually gifted students in grades PK-8. We understand the needs of gifted students and the unique ways in which they think and learn. With all the benefits of small classes and challenging academics, we provide gifted students with every opportunity to reach the full potential of their talents and abilities. We invite families to discover what makes Da Vinci Academy a place where bright minds take flight."

The Einstein Academy
747 Davis Road
Elgin, IL 60123
Cathryn Ilani, Principal
(847)697-3836

"The Einstein Academy is an independent school serving the particular needs of academically talented students from age four through High School. Its founder Cathryn Ilani realized an unfulfilled demand for a school that is able to provide an exceptional education for advanced students, as well as being well-rounded and affordable. Cooperation between students, parents, and teachers is the foundation of The Einstein Academy."

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