The Avery Coonley School

Established in 1906, The Avery Coonley School (ACS) is known as a leader in gifted education and offers advanced learners in preschool through eighth grade a curriculum with the depth, pace, and complexity to challenge them to the fullest. Unlike most schools that only offer gifted education in pullout subjects, Avery Coonley is gifted all…

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Level Up Academy Prep School

Long before Level Up Academy became a reality, co-founders Samantha Lindenmeyer and Kerry McLaurin had already made a meaningful impact in the community. Through their involvement in local schools as parents—and their dedication to providing hands-on guidance, academic support, and encouragement—they became trusted resources for children who needed individualized attention. Through small-group and private tutoring,…

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Montini Catholic

Being a teenager today is more challenging than ever and the Lasallian approach to education that Montini Catholic has provided since their founding – knowing, seeing,  supporting, and loving each student – is more relevant than ever. Located in Lombard, Montini Catholic High School is a family-centered, coeducational, college preparatory high school rooted in the…

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Timothy Christian Schools

Partner with a school that aligns with your family’s values—and is recognized at the highest level for academic excellence. Timothy Christian Schools, a PS–12th grade, nondenominational, college preparatory school, is proud to be a 2025 Illinois Governor’s Award recipient and U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School, an honor awarded to only a small number…

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