Vanguard Gifted Academy in Batavia, IL, is a nonsectarian, co鈥揺d school serving students in an upper鈥揼rade program within a suburban community setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 17 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 3 teachers.
Approximately 35% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the school population.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 34%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Vanguard Gifted Academy?
The application deadline for Vanguard Gifted Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Vanguard Gifted Academy is Marmion Academy (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immanuel Lutheran Church and School (1.0 miles away)
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Immanuel Lutheran Church and School ![Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Photo - In 2009, Imanuel was one of three schools in the nation to be designated "Exemplary Status" by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.]( "Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Photo - In 2009, Imanuel was one of three schools in the nation to be designated \"Exemplary Status\" by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
950 Hart Rd.
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 406-0157
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 406-0157
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Batavia KinderCare ![Batavia KinderCare Photo - Batavia KinderCare]( "Batavia KinderCare Photo - Batavia KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1505 S. Batavia Ave.
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 879-9977
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 879-9977
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Mansio Mens Montessori Of Geneva
Montessori School
102 Howard St
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-6750
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-6750
2.6 miles
Gr: K | 31 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
1000 Butterfield Rd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 897-6936
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 897-6936
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students
Holy Cross Catholic School ![Holy Cross Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Cross Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2300 Main St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 593-5290
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 593-5290
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 412 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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1000 Butterfield Rd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 897-6936
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 897-6936
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students
255 W James J Davis
Mooseheart, IL 60539
(630) 906-3646
Mooseheart, IL 60539
(630) 906-3646
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Foxtech
Special Education School
195 Poplar Place
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 844-3950
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 844-3950
4.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students
Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House
Montessori School
3s238 State Route 59
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
1575 Reckinger Rd.
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 801-7955
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 801-7955
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 118 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Immanuel Lutheran Church and School ![Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Photo - In 2009, Imanuel was one of three schools in the nation to be designated "Exemplary Status" by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.]( "Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Photo - In 2009, Imanuel was one of three schools in the nation to be designated \"Exemplary Status\" by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
950 Hart Rd.
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 406-0157
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 406-0157
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Catholic School ![Holy Cross Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Cross Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2300 Main St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 593-5290
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 593-5290
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 412 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Geneva Christian School
(Christian)
1745 Kaneville Road
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-8533
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-8533
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Tuition listed
255 W James J Davis
Mooseheart, IL 60539
(630) 906-3646
Mooseheart, IL 60539
(630) 906-3646
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
1881 Kaneville Rd
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-0476
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-0476
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 318 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School ![Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Photo - In 2009, Imanuel was one of three schools in the nation to be designated "Exemplary Status" by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.]( "Immanuel Lutheran Church and School Photo - In 2009, Imanuel was one of three schools in the nation to be designated \"Exemplary Status\" by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
950 Hart Rd.
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 406-0157
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 406-0157
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Batavia KinderCare ![Batavia KinderCare Photo - Batavia KinderCare]( "Batavia KinderCare Photo - Batavia KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1505 S. Batavia Ave.
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 879-9977
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 879-9977
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Mansio Mens Montessori Of Geneva
Montessori School
102 Howard St
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-6750
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-6750
2.6 miles
Gr: K | 31 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Holy Cross Catholic School ![Holy Cross Catholic School Photo]( "Holy Cross Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2300 Main St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 593-5290
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 593-5290
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 412 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Prairie View Montessori ![Prairie View Montessori Photo - Education is our priority. Educating with love is our specialty!]( "Prairie View Montessori Photo - Education is our priority. Educating with love is our specialty!")
Montessori School
2624 Ginger Woods Parkway
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 978-7786
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 978-7786
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 13 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Republic Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8124
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8124
9169.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 W Lincoln Hwy
Hinckley, IL 60520
(815) 286-3400
Hinckley, IL 60520
(815) 286-3400
9169.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E Lincoln Ave
Hinckley, IL 60520
(815) 286-7501
Hinckley, IL 60520
(815) 286-7501
9170.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 Castle St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8811
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8811
9170.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
422 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8498
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8498
9170.7 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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