Agassiz

Overview

Agassiz serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, with the focus areas of fine and performing arts and world language. Agassiz offers Tuition-Based Pre-School and Pre-School for All.  The school's magnet program begins at the kindergarten level.

Location
Agassiz is located in the Lakeview/Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Programs

Clubs and sports

Various sports, Joel Hall Dance, band and choir, Student Council, and Green Team

Awards and recognition

Test scores
Agassiz has Increased test scores for six years in a row – with composites in reading, math, and science at 82% of students meeting or exceeding standards.

Teaching accolades
Two teachers are National Board Certified and two are in the process of becoming certified.

Four teachers are reading specialists and six more are in the process of earning certificate.

Testimonials

from parents:
"The teachers pay individual attention to the students. The teacher-parent communication is great." 

"Agassiz provides a safe, caring and diverse learning environment for my child."

"The performing arts are conducive to learning and enhance the academics, enabling my daughter to soar."

"I like Agassiz School because my son gets a well-rounded education in all academic subjects, plus in the performing arts."