Avery Coonley School

A naturally gifted child will thrive in this community. They have a complete understanding and compassion for their students and the challenges that can occur with gifted and 2e children.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a school for hard working, bright and gifted kids. The teachers are great and there is a lot of parent involvement.
--Submitted by a parent

ACS provides an education you cannot get in most of the DuPage County school districts. Children must continue to perform to remain in the school and the school feeds them with extraordinary education. It is unfortunate that there are not more similar schools to provide the same gifted opportunities from three years old through 8th grade. Also, there needs to be an Avery Coonley High School as well. The public schools simply ignore gifted students by forcing them into the same mainstream as all other students.
--Submitted by a parent

i have attended this school for nine years, and i love it! I'm in 6th grade and i feel like it's my home. I know almost everyone in the school. Everyone at the Avery Coonley School is close to one another and the teachers. I love Avery Coonley!
--Submitted by a student

Our daughter attended kindergarden at Avery Coonley and had a wonderful experience. We had to relocate to another part of the country where she now attends what is considered one of the best private schools in the region. She was very well prepared for a challenging first grade experience and ahead of her peers in math. She developed an exceptional conceptual understanding of math concepts at Avery Coonley. Her teachers and peers where absolutely outstanding. We miss Avery Coonley! It is worth every penny.
--Submitted by a parent

I went to Avery Coonley for ten years and definitely recommend it for hardworking, bright students. I feel like I have come out on top. We were certainly prepared for highschool after leaving, if not prepared for college also. The community is very strong from faculty to the youngest and oldest students. Going to ACS was probably the best education I've had and the place I felt most at home.
--Submitted by a student

I taught at this school for several years and thought it was the most wonderful school I had ever worked for. The students are amazing, the quality of education is excellent, and the staff are all dedicated to helping each individual student excel. Staff gives a lot of concern towards the psycho-social dynamics of gifted children. Staff meets regularly once or twice a week to discuss students and curriculum. The administration is always very welcoming to new and creative ideas. It is expensive, but it is worth every penny. I hope to one day send my children to the school. The school is very safe, tucked away on a beautiful campus near the woods. You can find kids studying, drawing, or eating lunch near the pond in the middle of the fully-enclosed, landscaped cloister.
--Submitted by a teacher

Outstanding school, beautiful campus. My son attended for 2 years while we lived in Chicago and one of our great regrets was having to leave this school when we relocated. Quality of students is very high.
--Submitted by a parent

Music, art, sports, and drama are very important at this school. In the classes, the kids learn alot and get very excited about school. There are many opportunities for involvment for parents.
--Submitted by a student

I attended this school and graduated in 1993. Each teacher was excellent in giving each student the one on one time they needed in order to succeed. One thing I really liked about this school was how enriching it was for me. I started learning French in kindergarten, which has helped me to learn other languages much easier. Overall, I highly recommend this school to anyone with a gifted child.
--Submitted by a student