Who We Are
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Plato Academy was founded in 1952 as the Plato School by the Assumption Greek Orthodox community in Chicago. Initially rooted in the rich traditions of Hellenic education, the school aimed to provide an exceptional classical education. In 1999, it relocated to Niles and eventually moved to Des Plaines, where it continues to operate as an independent school. Despite these changes, Plato Academy remains committed to its founding principles, maintaining its legacy as a classical Hellenic institution with a strong focus on academic excellence and a strong emphasis on Philotimo! The school actively engages students, blending tradition with progressive student-centered education. Plato is recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), meaning the school’s educational program has been approved by ISBE.
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Plato, the great philosopher, saw education as a life-long learning process, a vigorous and constant search for truth in a free democratic environment. Plato Academy embraces this idea, striving to provide children with a solid foundation for excellence through learning, development of the creative personality in each one of them, and especially the development of critical thinking.