Beacon Academy

Our daughter is upset when the weeked arrives and she cannot be at Beacon. Thank you, Jeff, for creating an environment where the academically curious can thrive. Thank you, faculty and staff, for fostering an environment where all students are valued and respected.

Beacon Academy is a brand new high school located in downtown Evanston, IL. This is the first Montessori-​style school in the region.
Beacon opened on Monday, August 25^th, 2014 to a new freshman and sophomore class.
Beacon has a tremendously dedicated staff and faculty. The team has been assembled from both the Chicago/​Evanston area and other places across the U.S. to create a visionary school that others will use as a model for the future.
Jeff Bell, Kate Anderson and others have worked hard for many years to reach this historic milestone. The mayor, alderman and others in the city met the staff and students for the ribbon cutting ceremony on the 25^th. It’s a remarkable achievement and one that I am very excited to be part of. Our daughter is one of the 30+ pioneers embarking on an amazing journey of learning, leadership and community.
I highly encourage you to visit and welcome Beacon to the area!