Quest Academy
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| Quest Academy | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| 500 North Benton Palatine, Illinois 60067 |
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| Information | |
| Head of school | Benjamin Hebebrand |
| Staff | 59[1] |
| Enrollment |
332[1] |
| Type | Private school |
| Grades | Preschool-8[2] |
| Athletics | Volleyball, track, soccer, and basketball. |
| Motto | "Educating gifted young minds since 1982...." |
| Mascot | Quest Academy Knights |
| Color(s) | Red, Black and White |
| Established | 1982 |
| Information | (847) 202-8035 |
| Homepage | http://www.questacademy.org/ |
Quest Academy is a small independent school for gifted and talented children located in Palatine, Illinois.[2] The school is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States, and it is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Association for Gifted Children.
The standard tuition for one child for one year is $16,560 USD. Financial aid, awarded on a need basis, is available for those who require it.
There are two classes per grade, but only two preschool classes in all. There are two stories in the building, and grades 3rd through 8th are on the second floor. There is a separate building, that was part of a plaza, where the band sessions are held. The preschool classes are also in a separate building. There is a store where you can buy Quest apparel and other such items.
[edit] History
The school, first known as Creative Children's Academy, was started in 1982 by parents looking for an educational option for gifted children struggling in public schools. The school was awarded full accreditation by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in 1988.
In 1993, the park district which then owned the school's facility announced its decision to raze the building. Two school administrators agreed to share the school board's purchase of the former Palatine Public Library, which would be remodeled into a school facility, as well as the head of school position. The school's name was changed to Quest Academy in 1999 and a capital campaign funded the addition of a gymnasium and performing arts wing.[3]
