Every day that I drop off my daughter, Ancona makes me happy. She is flourishing in her class with a fabulous pre-primary teacher. The Montessori style combined with the best of progressive and caring education is awesome. Also, Ancona is super diverse, both racially and economically, so our family fits
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Posted by a parent on 10/09/09
I was a parent of two students at The Ancona School (PK through 8), who loved Ancona and made many friends there, both students and faculty. I also taught there myself for 5 years. It is an exceptional school, focusing on the whole child. Very parent-involved also.
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Posted by a parent on 10/07/09
Wow. This is our second year at Ancona and we cannot say enough about the teachers, the administration and the curriculum. We always feel welcome, the teachers engage the children in projects that have so much depth it is amazing. Great place for above average learners, the teachers keep the children
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Posted by a parent on 12/18/08
After 4 fours of experience with Ancona (one child who recently graduated and one who is an 8th grader) I continue to be impressed by the degree that programs are tailored to the needs and ability of each child. I also am impressed by the racial, social, and economic diversity within Ancona's educational
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Posted by a parent on 10/16/08
We have two children that attend Ancona School. I am pleases with the teachers and their use of a curriculum that constantly challenges my children to think and work as problem solvers.
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Posted by a parent on 10/15/08
Ancona has been a pleasure on so many levels. The teachers are committed, passionate and truly gifted with children. The curriculum is innovative and student centered -- yes they teach the basics and core curriculum -- but the kids get to express their interest in various subjects and delve into the
... Read more topics that interest them at deeper level. The school encourages the students to take academic risks and try new ideas and as a result they have exceptional problem solving skills. The school is small and nearly every teacher and administrator knows every student's name which means that every child is well cared for. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/07/08
I am the parent of a student who graduated from the Ancona school in 2007. I can only say that the true test of your child's ability and knowledge will come during their freshman and sophomore years of high school. My daughter is so far ahead of her peers that I had to question her high schools academics
... Read more to determine if she was being challenged enough. She is ranked #4, with a 3.9 GPA and is in all honors courses. My daughter consistantly receives the highest grades in Spanish more so than children who speak it as a first language. The critical thinking skills, sense of community, and socialization skills that Ancona prides itself on are quite evident in my daughters approach. She is very involved, volleyball, cheerleading, campus ministry. I could go on and on. Ancona is worth every penny. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/28/08
This is our first year at Ancona. My daughter is a preprimary student and I absolutely love the school, the teachers and the administrative staff. I couldn't have asked for a more nuturing, receptive, Montessori based school. The school has a small family atmosphere which allows you to take an active
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Posted by a parent on 03/15/08
I am a parent of an 8th grade student, who has been at Ancona since pre-K. This was an excellent choice - an excellent academic program, outstanding, caring teacher and a true partnership between the school, parent and child.
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Posted by a parent on 01/26/08
This is our first year at Ancona and we could not be more pleased. We have two preprimary kids, both with very different personalities, and both are flourishing. Their academic work is as much as we could have asked for, but more importantly their daily experience with teachers, students and administrators
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Chicago schools — Ancona School is located at 4770 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago IL 60615. 4770 S Dorchester Ave is in the Kenwood neighborhood and 60615 ZIP code in Chicago, IL Ancona School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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