Quincy residents take advantage of first-class educational resources for people of all ages. Knowledgeable, experienced faculties, active school boards, and involved parents work together to fully prepare Quincy students for college or the work force, instill in them a sense of academic responsibility and foster a lifelong love of learning. A well-rounded curriculum emphasizes traditional as well as contemporary learning skills to prepare students for the future.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS Elementary & Secondary:

The Quincy Public School System is made up of six primary schools serving grades K-3, an intermediate school serving grades 4-6, a junior high school for grades 7-9, and a high school serving grades 10-12. All of QuincyÕs public schools have a reputation for excellence and offer a wide range of extracurricular activities.

Information on the boundaries of each of the elementary school districts may be obtained from the Quincy Board of Education at 1444 Maine Street, Quincy, IL 62301, (217) 223-8700 or from the principal of the respective school. Those interested in quality child care and preschools can contact the West Central Child Care Connection, which offers professional assistance in evaluating child care needs, guidelines for selecting quality care, updated child care program referrals, as well as information on financial assistance for child care. The phone number is 222-2550.

Public Elementary:

Adams School, 2001 Jefferson • 222-2530
Dewey School, 2040 Cherry • 228-7117
Ellington School, 30th and Lindell • 222-5697
Irving School, 9th and Payson • 222-2794
Monroe School, 3211 Payson Road • 223-8871
Washington School, 1401 N. 8th • 222-4059

Public Intermediate:

Baldwin Intermediate, 3000 Maine • 223-0003

Public Junior High:

Quincy Junior High, 100 S. 14th • 222-3073

Public Senior High:

Quincy Senior High, 3322 Maine • 224-3770

PRIVATE/PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS Elementary & Secondary:

Quincy is home to seven Roman Catholic elementary schools, where students can receive a comprehensive, value-based education supplemented by a variety of extracurricular activities. Quincy Notre Dame High School students learn from a strong academic and religious studies curriculum in a Catholic, value-centered environment. Other elementary parochial schools are the Cedarwood Christian School, Quincy Area Christian School and St. James Lutheran School. The Calvary Academy parochial school is for all grades. Enrollment information may be obtained from each individual school.

Roman Catholic Grade Schools:

All Saints, 1236 N. 10th • 228-1477
St. Anthony, St. Anthony Rd. • 224-6477
St. Boniface, 732 Hampshire • 223-6999
St. Dominic, 4100 Columbus Rd. • 224-0041
St. Francis, 1720 College • 222-4077
St. MaryÕs, 1115 S. 7th • 223-3388
St. PeterÕs, 25th and Maine • 223-1120

Roman Catholic High School:

Quincy Notre Dame, 1400 S. 11th • 223-2479

Parochial Grade Schools:

Cedarwood Christian School, 2523 Cedarwood Lane • 224-2162
Quincy Area Christian Church, 2017 Longlett Dr. • 223-5698
St. James Lutheran, 17th & Jefferson • 222-8267

Parochial K-12th Grade:

Calvary Academy, 1825 State • 228-0502

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