The Avery Coonley School is a dynamic and diverse independent day school for Preschool - 8th students in Downers Grove, IL. T ... heir mission is to provide a learning environment that is appropriate both for academically bright and gifted children who are motivated to learn and have demonstrated the potential for the scholastic achievement necessary to succeed in a challenging academic program, in order that they may become positive, productive, and respectful members of society. read more