Morgan Park Academy
- Private
- CHICAGO, IL
Private School
Morgan Park Academy
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private
- PK, K-12
- CHICAGO, IL
- Rating 4.42 out of 5 111 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade C+
About
Applying
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
No data available
Interview Required
Yes
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
No data available
Average Financial Aid
No data available
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.
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Morgan Park Academy Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1310
30 responses
Average ACT
26
66 responses
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Meeting the Challenges of COVID-19
From remote learning to safely reopening campus, Morgan Park Academy faculty and staff drew on deep reserves of skill and knowledge, creativity, flexibility, and dedication, working together to continue providing an exceptional educational experience for MPA students and families in an unprecedented time.
Culture & Safety
Poll
94%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 17 responsesPoll
88%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 17 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
423
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 18 responses89%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 18 responses44%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 18 responsesPreschool
Annual Cost
$14,500
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
3 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Website
Schedule Options
- Offers Full WeekYes
- Offers Part WeekNo data available
- Offers Full DayYes
- Offers Part DayNo data available
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National
17:1Poll
96%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 24 responsesPoll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 24 responsesPoll
96%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 24 responsesMap
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available
71%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 17 responses41%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 17 responses65%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 17 responses- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$67,082
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,140
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$193,238
National
$217,500Morgan Park Academy Reviews
Rating 4.42 out of 5 111 reviews
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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!
After attending MPA from PreK3-12th grade, I have to say all the MPA teachers gave me the skills and tools to succeed in life. The small class sizes give students the ability to speak up and give their opinions on a particular topic. MPA has a tremendous amount of offerings, for both academic classes and extracurriculars!
MPA is not just a school, it is a community, it is a family.
MPA is not just a school, it is a community, it is a family.
Morgan Park Academy is a wonderful close knit community. The campus is beautiful. The student and teacher population is diverse. You see how the teachers care about all the students, because they know them so well. Many of the students have attended since pre-K. The class sizes are small, so the teachers are able to build strong relationships with their students. Also, students are comfortable having dialogue and debate. And starting in pre-K the students perform plays and later give presentations which builds their confidence speaking in public. My son currently attends the upper school and loves it. Even with the pandemic and Covid guidelines he grew socially this year. He has friends that live all over the city and in the suburbs. Academically, I see that he is better able to articulate his thoughts, and his writing is more cohesive since attending MPA. Don't let the tuition deter you. There are many scholarships available, and the school offers indexed tuition.