Altus is a private, independent, not-for-profit,elementaryschool that provides a high-quality college preparatoryeducationfor families.
We aim to serve students from historical minoritygroups,low-income households, first-generation college graduatehouseholdsand challenging neighborhoods and communities.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Altus Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2012
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki pants, tie, and blazer
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Altus Academy does not charge tuition.
Admissions Director
John Heybach
Admissions Associate
Alfredo Villegas
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
7/8th SoccerMiddle School Rowing Program
School Notes
- School Motto: The mission of Altus Academy is to create a culture of character based on human virtue and academic excellence that transforms the student, the family, and the community.
- The missionof Altus Academy is to develop students withthestrength of character and academic preparation to succeed incollegepreparatory high schools, college, and beyond.Thevisionof AltusAcademy is to create a culture of characterbased on the developmentof virtue and fundamental moral values,that will transform thestudent, the family, and thecommunity.This is accomplished bypromoting the integralhuman development of each individual memberof our learningcommunity, fostering academic, moral, intellectual,physical, andspiritual excellence. Graduates of Altus Academy willrespect andbear witness to objective truth, transcend life`schallenges, andgrow to serve God and others.Altus Academyinaugurated its firstclass of sixteen students on August 7, 2013.Altus continues to addprograms and students as we grow.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Altus Academy offer?
Altus Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Boxing, Crew and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Altus Academy?
The application deadline for Altus Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Altus Academy located?
Altus Academy is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in Garfield Park.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Altus Academy is Changing Oasis (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Family School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Changing Oasis
Alternative School
2532 W Warren Blvd Fl 2
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 309-1047
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 309-1047
0.9 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children Of Peace School/st. C
(Catholic)
2187 West Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Changing Oasis
Alternative School
2532 W Warren Blvd Fl 2
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 309-1047
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 309-1047
0.9 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 8 students
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Latino Youth High School
Alternative School
2001 S. California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students
Community Christian Alternative Academy
Alternative School
1231 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
1.3 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 177 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children Of Peace School/st. C
(Catholic)
2187 West Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Tuition listed
3921 W Gladys
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 701-2965
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 701-2965
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 15 students
St. Malachy Elementary School
(Catholic)
2252 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2252
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2252
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3415 W. Arthington
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-0550
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
119 S Central Park Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 265-2204
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children Of Peace School/st. C
(Catholic)
2187 West Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Tuition listed
Greater Rock Gifted Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
718 S Independence Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 457-1588
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 457-1588
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
3921 W Gladys
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 701-2965
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 701-2965
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 15 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
753 Dalhart Ave
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-7827
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-7827
9194.1 miles
Gr: PK | 515 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 N Schmidt Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-9300
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-9300
9194.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
616 Dalhart Ave
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-4343
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-4343
9194.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Independence Blvd
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-1800
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 886-1800
9194.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,848 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Briarcliffe Blvd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 545-3300
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 545-3300
9194.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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