Building Character - Developing MInds MCC Academy is a parochial elementary institution, fully accredited by the State of Illinois.
The curriculum of the school is in line with the standards proposed by the ISBE. In addition, we offer a curriculum of Islamic Studies which includes a comprehensive program aimed at the explanation and implementation of Islamic practices and principles, as well as Quranic Arabic for understanding Quran.
The MCCA Council strives to ensure that the administration and the teaching staff are qualified educators who themselves are observant of Islamic values in their own lives.
It is fruitless in education to ask children to adhere to anything unless role models exist around them, showing not only that adherence to these ideals is possible, but also that direction, stability, peace, and happiness cannot be achieved otherwise.
MCCA provides instruction from preschool to 8th grades. The school keeps its goals and objectives as the heart of its curriculum.
To that end, the school developed academic programs in early childhood, elementary, and middle school similar to the Wilmette Public School District (39), the MCC Islamic Studies, Accelerated Reader, IQRA Preschool, and the Letter People curriculums. The Arabic and Islamic Studies Program is designed to go hand-in hand with the academic program to produce a student who is rooted in faith, ethical living, social responsibility, and worldly success.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mcc Academy College Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
277 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
School Notes
MCC Academy - Building Character & Developing Minds
- 630 students enrolled in Preschool to 8.
- 80 staff members
- Certified teachers
- Two buildings to house elementar yand middle school
- Both buildings have gym and cafeteria
- Full time nurse on campus
- Counselor and Psychologists for students
- Basketball and Volley ball league for both boys and girls
- Rigrous curriculum
- Character building programs
- Community service and interfaith programs
- Afterschool activities and summer school
- Stem and coding classes for 3-8
- Excellent art program for KG-8
- Parent support, education and activities.
- Participation in State Science Fair and Science Olympiad.
- Participation in art, math, poetry and writing competitions.
- State of the Art science lab for middle school students
- MAC Lab in both buildings.
- Apple T.V in every classroom.
- iPads for students and teachers.
- Access to WIFI in both buildings.
- Huge playground and play equipments
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Mcc Academy College Prep offer?
Mcc Academy College Prep offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Mcc Academy College Prep's ranking?
Mcc Academy College Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Mcc Academy College Prep?
The application deadline for Mcc Academy College Prep is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Grades: PK-8 | 196 students 4.4 miles 3333 W Peterson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 267-6167
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 267-6167
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Grades: PK-8 | 71 students 6.9 miles 6435 W Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 637-3755
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 637-3755
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School Reviews
5 3/7/2020
Ma Shaa Allah this is a great place to send your child Starting with principal Mr. Qadri as a head of this great school who is always available to talk then office stuff sisters that are always nice Dean of students Mersad Imamovich absolutely professional, friendly person always ready to help. Hafiz Sameer is one who recommended that we enroll Adnan in Mcc academy and I am so grateful for that alha mdulillah. Our son is in Hifdh program with Hafiz Ikhlas who is also ma Shaa Allah great teacher of QUR'AN and such a good role model to our children. Overall, this is BEST SCHOOL in Illinois.
5 7/21/2018
Best school my kids learned a lot of things about Islam and the general education is great also teachers are very nice and cooperative.
5 7/24/2015
WISH THERE WAS AN HIGH SCHOOL LIKE THIS
5 10/6/2012
Mcc fts is a school where u feel lile a family especially the history teacher when i graguate i will miss her the most (mrs.barakat) the edgucation is high and facilities r good i guess athletics has its own place ww came 2nd in basketball i luv b ball and they respect that and have a very gud place for sports our gym is huge and perfect
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