Excellent
#53 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 7% of private schools
Quest Academy
Elementary School
500 N BENTON ST, Palatine, IL 60067
Enrollment
234
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
234
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#53 of 716
In Palatine
#1 of 3
public schools
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About Quest Academy
Quest Academy is a private elementary school in Palatine, IL. Quest Academy serves approximately 234 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Quest Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 7.7:1 students to teachers, Quest Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Quest Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Quest Academy compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Palatine, IL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Quest Academy (this school) | 8.1 |
| Gray M Sanborn Elem School | 6.6 |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | 7.0 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 5.6 |
| Stuart R Paddock School | 5.9 |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | 5.8 |
| Winston Campus Jr High | 5.2 |
| Winston Campus Elementary | 7.5 |
| Jane Addams Elem School | 5.8 |
| Lake Louise Elem School | 3.7 |
| Pleasant Hill Elem School | 7.7 |
| Marion Jordan Elem School | 8.8 |
| Hunting Ridge Elem School | 8.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
500 N BENTON ST, Palatine, IL 60067
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Quest Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Marion Jordan Elem School (rated 8.8/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Greenbrier Elem School (rated 8.7/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Arlington Heights), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Hunting Ridge Elem School (rated 8.0/10, 2.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Palatine, see our Palatine schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Palatine | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| LEARNING LOFT INC. Palatine | 0.4 mi | — |
| Gray M Sanborn Elem School Palatine | 0.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Lincoln Elementary School Palatine | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch Palatine | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Stuart R Paddock School Palatine | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Virginia Lake Elem School Palatine | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Winston Campus Jr High Palatine | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Winston Campus Elementary Palatine | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Palatine High School Palatine | 1.3 mi | 8.6 |
| Jane Addams Elem School Palatine | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| SOUTH CAMPUS Palatine | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Pleasant Hill Elem School Palatine | 1.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Marion Jordan Elem School Palatine | 1.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Lake Louise Elem School Palatine | 1.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Wm Fremd High School Palatine | 2.2 mi | 9.5 |
| Plum Grove Jr High School Rolling Meadows | 2.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Hunting Ridge Elem School Palatine | 2.2 mi | 8.0 |
| BRIGHT HORIZONS Deer Park | 2.8 mi | — |
| Greenbrier Elem School Arlington Heights | 2.2 mi | 8.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60067 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$121,572
Median Home Value
$427,900
Median Rent
$1,521/mo
Population
38,118
College Educated
59.4%
Homeownership
76.2%
Avg Commute
28.7 min
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Median Age
42.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Algonquin Road Elem School Fox River Grove, IL | 8.1 |
| Durand Elem School Durand, IL | 8.1 |
| Fabyan Elementary School Geneva, IL | 8.1 |
| LEARN 10 Charter School North Chicago, IL | 8.1 |
| Monroe Elem School Bartonville, IL | 8.1 |
| North Elem School Franklin Park, IL | 8.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Quest Academy
What grades does Quest Academy serve?
Quest Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Quest Academy?
Quest Academy has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quest Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Quest Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Quest Academy rank in IL?
Quest Academy ranks #53 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Quest Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Quest Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Quest Academy a private school?
Yes, Quest Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Quest Academy a religious school?
No, Quest Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (847) 202-8035
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