Science & Arts Academy
Science & Arts Academy educates gifted children in an academically differentiated and enriched environment while recognizing the unique development of each child.
Our supportive community encourages students to embrace their potential and cultivates their academic abilities, creative talents, and emotional growth.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 252 students
- Yearly Tuition: $23,950
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 28 / rolling
Top Rankings
Science & Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Gifted Learners
Year Founded
1992
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
252 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
Average Class Size
12 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 28 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,950
Tuition Notes
Half Day PreK - $13050
Full Day PreK and K - $21750
1st - 8th Grade - $23950
Financial Aid opportunities available.
% on Financial Aid
38%
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Mindy Hildebrandt
Admissions Associate
Monika Robinett
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Certamen Team, Chess, Cooking Class, Dungeons and Dragons, GEMS (Girls Excelling at Math and Science), Mandarin Class, Math Club, National Junior Honor Society, Science Olympiad Team, Scouts, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama / Plays / Musicals, Music Lessons, Private Music Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Soccer
Certamen Team, Chess, Cooking Class, Dungeons and Dragons, GEMS (Girls Excelling at Math and Science), Mandarin Class, Math Club, National Junior Honor Society, Science Olympiad Team, Scouts, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama / Plays / Musicals, Music Lessons, Private Music Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Soccer
School Notes
- Science & Arts Academy is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational, not-for-profit day school for gifted students in Jr. Kindergarten through eighth grade. Science & Arts Academy educates gifted children in an academically differentiated and enriched environment while recognizing the unique development of each child. Our supportive community encourages students to embrace their potential and cultivates their academic abilities, creative talents, and emotional growth.
- SAA is highly regarded for its challenging and inspiring curriculum, small classroom setting and expertise and knowledge in supporting gifted children. Differentiation, acceleration, enrichment, problem solving and creative thinking are all concepts common to the everyday intellectual and artistic experience for the SAA student. To learn more about SAA or schedule a visit, please visit www.scienceandartsacademy.org or call 847-827-7880.
Profile last updated: 10/05/2021
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School Reviews
5 5/9/2018
Science & Arts Academy is truly a great place. As a student, SAA has taught me so much ranging from valuable life skills to how to conjugate ER verbs in French. This school continues to nurture me everyday and I will carry the skills I have learned here with me forever.
5 5/1/2018
This School Is Great!
5 5/1/2018
Great School!
5 6/3/2016
The Science and Arts Academy (SAA) has it all. The academic programs are excellent. Most of the students perform at least a year above grade level and for those that are 2-3 years advanced, the school places them appropriately. It is differentiated and challenging. It also offers top notch drama, art, and music programs. SAA is a place where children go to thrive and excel. All you have to do is walk down the halls to see it and feel it. For those with gifted children, it is a truly great school.
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