SAA at a Glance

Founded:  1992

Academic focus:  gifted education

Student body:  220+ students in grades pre-school through 8^th grade

Student/faculty ratio:  7:1

Average class size:  14 students

Accreditation:  Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Faculty:  Qualified, experienced, trained in gifted education

Curriculum:  Accelerated, differentiated, well rounded liberal arts with emphasis on creative and critical thinking.

Location:  East of downtown Des Plaines, near the 294 expressway.