Morgan Park Academy Review

Best education in all of Chicago, and possibly Illinois.

Completed the application, did the exam, did interviews, did the tour; never got so much as a phone call back.

TBH, I didn't exactly "love" it while attending; just your typical teenage stuff. Still it is one of/if not the best college prep schools in the tri-state area. It can be easily confused with Morgan Park HS, which is public and down the street a bit.

We have two kids at MPA, and we love it. The teachers are great, the classes are small, and it's a fun, creative environment with a diverse group of students.

As an alum and mom of three MPA students, I can vouch that MPA is a special place! My kids are thriving here and we couldn't be happier.

It is funny, most of the elite private schools have instructors with no "teaching" certificate, but we do not chastise them. And, we all know what a great job public schools do with teachers who have teaching certificates. Morgan Park is a GREAT school!

Beware. Teachers at MPA do not have to have a teaching certificate. The facilities are antiquated and falling apart. Campus is located in a dangerous neighborhood in the south side of Chicago. MPA is all about making money. All other private schools are a better option.

This is not "a dangerous neighborhood on the south side." It is one of the safest neighborhoods in the city of Chicago. Although I don't have children, I know many graduates and MPA families -- all of whom are fine advertisements for the quality of the education they receive at MPA.

This school really prepares children for their future, very well.

Morgan Park Academy is an AMAZING school! I was very concerned with the transitions over the past 6 years but Morgan Park Academy has sustained the unanticipated changes very well. The results are apparent in its students. Academy students are extremely motivated and polite and most importantly, they know how to speak with confidence to their peers, teachers, and adults. I am always impressed when I speak to any Academy student. The small class size allows each student to learn how to properly express himself or herself with ease and diplomacy. The teachers know each student not only by name, but also by background and personality. This education is second to none and I am thrilled that my children are being mentored by the best of the best.