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Aaa Academy in Blue Island, IL, is a nonsectarian special education school serving 47 students in grades 1 through 8 within a suburban community setting.

Founded in 1847, Aaa Academy is one of the oldest private schools in Illinois, operating on a 13–acre campus.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 9 teachers, supporting individualized instruction in a small school environment.

The student body is 100 percent students of color, ranking Aaa Academy among the top 20 percent of private schools in Illinois for diversity.

As a suburban Illinois special education program, Aaa Academy provides services tailored for elementary and middle school students in the Blue Island area.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 47 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Aaa Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Year Founded

1847

School Calendar

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Campus Size

13 acres

Student Body

Total Students

47 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Achieving Knowledge and Citizenship through Hope, Opportunities, and Resilience

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Aaa Academy's ranking?

Aaa Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Aaa Academy?

The application deadline for Aaa Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 47 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,441 for elementary schools and $19,423 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).