Elgin Academy
Elgin · IL · Private independent · K-12 combined
How Elgin Academy compares for families
What families should know about Elgin Academy.
- ▸ LocallyIL sits right at the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math — local school quality will set your kid apart.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Summit School, Parkland Preparatory Academy, Lumen Academy and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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🏛️ Your state's public flagship
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $14,355/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
Not enough enrollment history on file to chart a trend for this school yet.
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit School Elgin |
Private | 1.6 | 41 | — |
| Parkland Preparatory Academy Bartlett |
Private | 3.5 | 250 | +115.5% |
| Lumen Academy West Dundee |
Private | 3.9 | 9 | — |
| Parkland Preparatory Academy Bartlett |
Private | 5.1 | 265 | — |
| Innovations Academy Therapeutic Day School Streamwood |
Private | 6.9 | 34 | — |
| The Winston Knolls School Hoffman Estates |
Private | 7.4 | 45 | — |
| Montessori Academy Of North Hoffman Hoffman Estates |
Private | 9.5 | 90 | -1.1% |
| St Edward Central Catholic High School Elgin |
Private | 0.8 | 252 | -34.0% |