The Adamantios Koraes Elementary School was founded in 1910 under the auspices of SS. Constantine and Helen Church as a Greek-American parochial school.
At Koraes, our primary goal is to promote intellectual development, reinforce cultural awareness and social responsibility, and foremost, to inculcate the moral and ethical values of the Orthodox faith.
Our students are prepared to think critically through a challenging curriculum, communicate effectively through a bilingual language arts program, and act independently in preparation for life in a complex society with an accelerated rate of change.
The Adamantios Koraes Elementary School offers a complete elementary school program for grades preschool through Eighth.
The school is fully recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, and the Ministry of Education of Greece.
Faculty members hold at least a baccalaureate degree, some have graduate degrees, and all are fully certified by the State of Illinois.
Our dedicated, highly competent teachers assure each student individual attention in a friendly, nurturing environment, yet challenge them with a demanding program of the fundamental scholastic disciplines.
Faculty members of the Greek department hold appropriate credentials from the Ministry of Education of Greece and are committed to helping our children develop an understanding of their heritage and cultural identity.
Our priests complement the intellectual development of our children with the development of positive moral and ethical values through guidance in their spiritual growth and instruction in the Orthodox faith.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Koraes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1912
Student Body
Total Students
177 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
5%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
27 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Baking Club, Band, Book Club, Bowling Club, Coding Club, Discussion Club, Drama, Forensics, Golf Club, Homework Club, Keyboarding, Math Club, Math Games, National Junior Honor Society, Physical Fitness, Pokemon Club, Reading Buddies, Scholastic Bowl, Sign Language Club, Speech Team, Student Council, Typing, Video Gamers, Volleyball
Arts and Music Programs:
String Ensemble, youth choir
Art Club, Baking Club, Band, Book Club, Bowling Club, Coding Club, Discussion Club, Drama, Forensics, Golf Club, Homework Club, Keyboarding, Math Club, Math Games, National Junior Honor Society, Physical Fitness, Pokemon Club, Reading Buddies, Scholastic Bowl, Sign Language Club, Speech Team, Student Council, Typing, Video Gamers, Volleyball
Arts and Music Programs:
String Ensemble, youth choir
School Notes
- The Adamantios Koraes Elementary School was founded in 1910 under the auspices of SS. Constantine and Helen Church as a Greek-American parochial school.
- At Koraes, our primary goal is to promote intellectual development, reinforce cultural awareness and social responsibility, and foremost, to inculcate the moral and ethical values of the Orthodox faith.
- Our students are prepared to think critically through a challenging curriculum, communicate effectively through a bilingual language arts program, and act independently in preparation for life in a complex society with an accelerated rate of change.
- The Adamantios Koraes Elementary School offers a complete elementary school program for grades preschool through Eighth.
- The school is fully recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, and the Ministry of Education of Greece.
- Faculty members hold at least a baccalaureate degree, some have graduate degrees, and all are fully certified by the State of Illinois.
- Our dedicated, highly competent teachers assure each student individual attention in a friendly, nurturing environment, yet challenge them with a demanding program of the fundamental scholastic disciplines.
- Faculty members of the Greek department hold appropriate credentials from the Ministry of Education of Greece and are committed to helping our children develop an understanding of their heritage and cultural identity.
- Our priests complement the intellectual development of our children with the development of positive moral and ethical values through guidance in their spiritual growth and instruction in the Greek Orthodox faith.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Koraes Elementary School offer?
Koraes Elementary School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Koraes Elementary School's ranking?
Koraes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Koraes Elementary School?
The application deadline for Koraes Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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