Midwest Academy for Gifted Education

What Midwest Academy for Gifted Education does

Midwest Academy for Gifted Education (MAGE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit private school founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, at 1164 North Milwaukee Avenue. The school delivers full-day, accredited JK-12th grade programming specialized for highly and profoundly gifted children (IQ 130+) and twice-exceptional learners with co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, ASD, OCD, and SPD. Curriculum combines US Common Core and British National Curriculum standards with multi-age, ability-based grouping, a 1:4 teacher-student ratio, and instruction that is largely 1:1 or small-group. Core programs are segmented into a Full Day School Program (JK-6), an Academic Center Middle School (grades 6-8), and a Selective Enrollment High School (grades 9-12), supplemented by enrichment, summer camps (via Nexplore and Creator Camp), chess, math competitions, and admissions testing services.

MAGE operates a tuition-funded, pass-through economic model in which faculty, facility, and operating costs are passed directly to families; specific tuition amounts are not publicly disclosed. There is no proprietary technology platform — the institution is described as offering differentiated curriculum delivery rather than a tech product, with the only AI touchpoint being assistive AI dictation in early-years writing. The school uses PayPal for payments and Google Analytics plus Google AdWords, Twitter, and Facebook remarketing tags for marketing automation. Go-to-market is sales-led via admissions: rolling applications with qualification tests (IQ 130+ on KTEA, WIAT, WISC, SB V, WPPSI, DAS II, or 98%+ on NWEA MAP / CPS SEES), information sessions, school tours, parent interviews, and shadow days, with scholarship offers announced in early February.

Customer concentration sits with individual Chicago-area families of gifted children rather than enterprise accounts. The school is recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education, governed as a parent-and-teacher-led nonprofit, and operates two disclosed Chicago locations (a main facility on Milwaukee Avenue and an admissions office on North Franklin Street). Growth is currently constrained by staffing rather than demand, with management explicitly stating it is 'actively working to add space and staff to accommodate the volume of qualified applications.'

Name

Midwest Academy for Gifted Education

Legal name

Midwest Academy for Gifted Education NFP

Website

https://mage.education

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Midwest Academy for Gifted Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit private school in Chicago offering full-day JK-12th grade programming for highly and profoundly gifted children (IQ 130+) and twice-exceptional learners, with 1:4 teacher-student ratios and multi-age ability-based classrooms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Gifted Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Gifted & Twice-Exceptional (2e) Specialized Programs (EDAKAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gifted Curriculum, Differentiation & Acceleration Support (EDAKALAD), Online & Virtual Gifted/2e Programs and Communities (EDAKALAL)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Gifted education programs
• Differentiated instruction
• Selective enrollment school
• Academic enrichment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Tuition-funded private school where costs are passed through to families as straight pass-through of faculty, facility, and other expenses. No specific tuition amounts publicly disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MAGE is a nonprofit private school offering JK-12th grade gifted education with differentiated instruction in every subject, multi-age classrooms with ability-based groupings, and a 1:4 teacher-student ratio. The school provides individualized instruction at each student's academic level with options for college-level coursework, AP courses, and dual enrollment, serving highly and profoundly gifted children (IQ 130+) including twice-exceptional students.

Product overview

Midwest Academy for Gifted Education (MAGE) is a nonprofit private school offering a comprehensive JK-12th grade gifted education program in Chicago. The core offerings consist of a Full Day School Program for grades JK-6, an Academic Center Middle School for grades 6-8, and a Selective Enrollment High School for grades 9-12. These are supplemented by enrichment programs (Fine Arts, Performance Arts, Chess, Math competitions), summer camps, and extensive curriculum components covering Mathematics, Literature, Writing, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Languages (Spanish, Latin, French, Hebrew, Japanese), and Physical Education. The school features a 1:4 teacher-student ratio with ability-based differentiation and multi-age classrooms. The institution also hosts public math competitions and offers admissions testing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Day School Program (JK-6th Grade)
• Academic Center Middle School
• Selective Enrollment High School
• Enrichment Programs
• Summer Camps

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NexploreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for chess team program and camp options. Nexplore delivers award-winning chess program to external students not enrolled at MAGE, including tournament-focused team experience.
• Creator CampminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for summer camp options. Creator Camp provides downtown Chicago camp offerings in collaboration with MAGE.
• Chicago Gifted Community Center (CGCC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit organization created by parents of gifted children. Co-hosts community events like the Gifted Beach Meetup and Picnic. Aggregates area resources and events for gifted families.
• Illinois Association for Gifted Children (IAGC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerState organization empowering educators, families and communities through effective practices and policies for gifted children. Has legislative initiatives to improve education quality in Illinois.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Gifted Child Society: New Jersey-based nonprofit providing enrichment programs, Saturday classes, and parent advocacy for gifted children. Comparable in nonprofit structure, gifted-only mission, and enrichment-focused offerings.
• Hunter College High School: Public selective enrollment school for gifted students in New York City. Comparable in selective admissions and academic rigor for highly gifted adolescents, though it is public and only 7-12.
• Bridges Academy: Private K-12 school in Studio City, California specializing in twice-exceptional and gifted students. Closest comparable to MAGE in mission, target population (2e and highly gifted), and full-day JK-12 instructional model.
• Northwestern Center for Talent Development: Northwestern University-affiliated program offering accelerated courses, summer programs, and talent identification for gifted learners. Comparable in gifted-specific enrichment programming and Illinois regional presence.
• The Nueva School: Independent K-12 school in Hillsborough, California purpose-built for gifted and talented learners with ability-based grouping and individualized instruction. Comparable in differentiated curriculum and full gifted pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• Mathnasium: National math-only tutoring franchise serving advanced learners including gifted students. Comparable in supplemental math instruction and competition prep, but operates as a franchise model rather than a school.
• Kumon: Global supplemental education franchise with self-paced math and reading programs used by advanced and gifted learners. Comparable in ability-based progression and enrichment for K-12 students, but not a school.
• Davidson Institute for Talent Development: National nonprofit supporting profoundly gifted youth through Young Scholars program, gifted identification resources, and advocacy. Comparable in focus on IQ 130+ population but operates as a national support organization rather than a school.

Emerging players

• AoPS Academy: Online and physical enrichment academy for advanced K-12 students in math, science, and language arts with competition focus. Comparable in serving advanced learners through structured enrichment and competition hosting.

Others

• Illinois Association for Gifted Children: Statewide nonprofit advocating for gifted education policy and educator training. Directly named MAGE partner; comparable in advocacy mission but operates as an association rather than a school.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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