Skip to Main Content
Private School

Morgan Park Academy

  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • Chicago, IL
  • 95 reviews
    Apply NowVirtual Tour

    COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

    Join a virtual admission event or book your appointment for a small-group, in-person tour of our 20-acre campus on select Saturday mornings this fall. Learn More

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Sports
      C+
    morganparkacademy.org
    (773) 881-6700
    2153 W 111th St
    Chicago, IL 60643
    About Morgan Park Academy...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    —
    Application Fee
    —
    Interview Required
    —
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $24,500
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    —
    Average Financial Aid
    —
    From Morgan Park Academy

    Founded in 1873, Morgan Park Academy is driven by a mission to engage the whole child, inspire the independent learner, and prepare the global leader of tomorrow to make a positive difference in the world.

    Class sizes are intentionally kept small so that students can speak up and stand out, developing genuine relationships with teachers that foster achievement and create a sense of community.

    MPA students broaden and deepen their thinking beyond the boundaries of campus, city, and country, emerging as confident young adults, original thinkers, and creative problem solvers. They progress into the next stages of their lives well-prepared for advanced college coursework and poised to meet and exceed the high expectations that they refined at MPA.

    Learn More
    Check Out Upcoming Events at Morgan Park Academy

    Morgan Park Academy Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.
    See All Morgan Park Academy Rankings

    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1310
    30 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    64 responses
    Niche College Admissions Calculator
    Popular Colleges

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

    More About Morgan Park Academy Academics

    Preparing Global Leaders to Make a Difference

    From preschool to senior year, we show our students the world, integrating a perspective-widening, global focus throughout the MPA experience. Scores of students travel abroad each year, and on campus, we interpret events and ideas in their larger, global context, challenging students of all ages to step outside their comfort zones and their zip codes.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    92%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.12 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.12 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 46 responses
    • Project Week
      28%
    • Academy Day
      17%
    • Pie day
      13%
    • Senior Trip
      13%
    • Homecoming
      11%
    • Classroom Parties
      7%
    • Pep rallies
      4%

      Students

      Diversity
      A+
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      421
      92%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.13 responses
      85%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.13 responses
      54%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.13 responses
      Read More About the Students

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      9:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      95%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.19 responses
      Poll
      100%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.19 responses
      Poll
      95%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.19 responses

      Homes for Sale

      realtor.com®
      View Homes Near Morgan Park Academy

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A-
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      —
      Boys Athletic Participation
      —
      58%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.12 responses
      25%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.12 responses
      75%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.12 responses
      Living in the Area

      Morgan Park

      B
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?Data Sources
      1. Cost of Living
        B-
      2. Good for Families
        B
      3. Housing
        C+
      Median Household Income
      $70,646
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $1,104
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $194,128
      National
      $184,700

      Read More About Morgan Park

      Morgan Park Academy Reviews

      95 reviews
      All Categories
      The Morgan Park Academy community is one that any student would feel more than comfortable being in. I began my journey at MPA my freshman year and my biggest concern was "fitting in" as I thought that I would be at a disadvantage since some of my classmates would have already known each other from middle school. I couldn't have been more wrong. Not only was the faculty inviting but the students were so welcoming and made my transition into a new environment seamless. It didn't take long at all to call the school a second home as I immediately made friendships and built connections with my teachers. If I were to choose one thing that I love about MPA the most, it would probably be the classes. Class sizes are small and teachers make an effort to make their classrooms and curriculum appealing to the students. Comfortable seating, essential oil diffusers, candy jars, Smartboards...the lengths that the faculty goes for the students to actually want to be in a classroom is remarkable!
      Start Your Review of Morgan Park Academy
      Rate It!
      I’ve been an MPA student since I was in kindergarten, and every year it’s been one filled with excitement, exploration, and growth. The connections I’ve made with my peers, faculty, and administration has contributed to my overall academic experience; Morgan Park Academy excels in being an environment where any student can flourish and be supported by the entire school community!
      Morgan Park Academy is truly a special place. Our family loves it here. My two sons are in the Lower School and are thriving with the small class sizes, the diverse make up of students. They benefit from daily PE classes, daily outdoor recess on 20 acres of green space and play structures, daily world language classes (French, Mandarin, and Spanish taught on rotating trimesters), 3 art/music specialties weekly, tech/programming/coding/STEM in the newly renovated "Makerspace." We've been here for 5 years now and can't imagine a better environment for them.
      Read More Reviews