My children have attended this school for a few years. We have been extremely happy with the education they have received. The school has been academically a grade ahead of the area schools and the academic expectations are high. The spanish classes taught here in the upper grades are comparable to
... Read more the first and maybe the second year of spanish in high school. The class sizes are small and the teachers show an absolute concern for their students and families. The school provides a very safe environment for the children. All children in this school are involved with one another. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/20/09
I am proud to be a Parent at East Lake Acedemy. My daughter started in Pre k 4 and now is in Kindergarten and reading above her peers in Public schools. Her relious knowledge is infectious to anyone who listens to her. God bless the day I found East Lake... Cathy A Proud Parent
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Posted by a parent on 05/20/09
This school was pretty good. I recommend coming to this school for the elementary part. This school is very advance in the younger grades, but then becomes the same as all of the other schools in the area. However, this school teaches religion better than any school I know.
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Posted by a parent on 05/17/09
My children have been at East Lake for half a year. I cannot believe how much they are excelling and thriving. The teachers and staff are highly motivated and enthusiastic. Everyone has the same philosophy of faith and academics. My children enjoy school and are working a grade ahead of their peers.
... Read more The class sizes are small so everyone gets individual attention. The school is relatively new and growing, so it doesn't offer the extra curricular activities or sports of other schools, but the education and teaching of the Catholic faith far outweigh this only drawback. They have added a basketball team, which is a good start. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/09/09
My children have attended this school for several years. They are advanced academically. They have strong moral character. The environment is safe, friendly and wonderful for children. The uniform requirement is strict and much needed in today's society. My daughter has learned to dress modestly
... Read more unlike her same age peers do. As far as extracurricular activities, the school is lacking organized sports. My children are involved in travel sports in our community which provide them better competition than any local school can provide. The school provides academic clubs such as chess club and math club. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/07/08
East Lake is a great school with excelled classes. My only complaint about this school is the lack of sports, gym only twice a week and recess only two times a week. My children come home with an explosive amount of energy that I believed would be better channeled if they had sports and recess as an
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Posted by a parent on 01/28/08
East Lake is a truly awesome school. The teachers and administration really care about the students individually. The parental involvment is also superior to none, the parents are so involved that the school is like a family of its own. It is a bit expensive, but I believe that it is worth every penny.
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Posted by a parent on 08/06/07
East Lake Academy is having a great impact on my children. The academics are challenging but the teachers do a great job imparting knowledge in a way that builds the children's confidence. Choosing East Lake was a great decision for us and we highly recommend it to others.
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Posted by a parent on 02/05/07
East Lake Academy is the most impressive thing I have seen in education in years. It truly is a Roman Catholic school. The faith is lived out. The priests are young as are the enuthusiastic young teachers. They inspire the kids by example. The school differentiates itself from other Catholic and
... Read more private schools with their authneticity and accelerated academics. My children have been in the school for several years now and they are at least one if not two years ahead of their peers in our local public school system. This school is a real blessing, its everything a parent would want if they are looking to provide their kids with a competitive advantage in life. Read less
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Lake Forest schools — East Lake Academy is located at 13911 W Laurel Dr, Lake Forest IL 60045. 13911 W Laurel Dr is in the 60045 ZIP code in Lake Forest, IL The school district for East Lake Academy is the Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off. East Lake Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 7.
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