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“Finding a school to provide the right level of accelerated instruction has been a game changer! My son has benefitted so much from attending MAGE. He is no longer bored in his classes and has found a community of proactive and motivated peers. While the school is small, it is growing. It's also so welcoming and the parent community is great!” — Catherine, MAGE parent, 7th grade MAGE is the only school in Illinois exclusively built to grow gifted middle schoolers to their full potential — academically, socially, and emotionally.

At MAGE, we understand the unique needs of gifted learners. Our specialized programs and dedicated educators provide a nurturing environment where your child can excel academically while developing creativity and confidence. Join us in shaping a brighter future.

MAGE is Chicagoland’s only private selective enrollment Academic Center for middle schoolers in grades 6-8. ⚡Ability-grouped instruction Students grouped by ability for math, science, ELA, and foreign languages — with exactly the right rigor for each child. 🧠Collective intellectual momentum When advanced students learn alongside true intellectual peers, excellence becomes contagious. High standards become the norm. 🌱Whole-child development Experiential, project-based learning that develops executive function, social maturity, and emotional intelligence — rigor without burnout.

If your gifted child has ever come home saying school feels too easy — you already know the feeling. MAGE was built for kids like yours: academically advanced, socially ready for real peers, and hungry for a place where curiosity is the norm, not the exception. MAGE is the only school in Illinois exclusively built to grow gifted middle schoolers to their full potential — academically, socially, and emotionally.

“Since joining MAGE, I have watched my child gain independence, strengthen her executive function, and grow both socially and emotionally — all while thriving academically. Her rising test scores reflect this progress, but even more meaningful is her growing love of learning.” - Kristy, MAGE parent, 7th grade MAGE is Chicagoland’s only private selective enrollment Academic Center for middle schoolers in grades 6-8. Now enrolling for 2026-2027.

“Finding a school to provide the right level of accelerated instruction has been a game changer! My son has benefitted so much from attending MAGE. He is no longer bored in his classes and has found a community of proactive and motivated peers. While the school is small, it is growing. It's also so welcoming and the parent community is great!” — Catherine, MAGE parent, 7th grade MAGE is the only school in Illinois exclusively built to grow gifted middle schoolers to their full potential — academically, socially, and emotionally.