Overview

Apollo Elementary School is a public school in Des Plaines, IL, offering 2 sports. It is one of 5 elementary schools in East Maine School District 63.

School Rating

Apollo Elementary School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
6/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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About the School

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Neighborhood

10100 Dee Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
School leader: Elizabeth Russell
(847) 827-6231
(847) 827-1785
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