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About Us

Our Location

Science & Arts Academy is nestled in Des Plaines, a vibrant suburb of Chicagoland, offering easy access from all directions. Our campus is located just north of O’Hare International Airport, conveniently situated off Interstate 294 on Route 14 (Dempster/Miner Street).

We are within walking distance of the Des Plaines Metra station and steps away from a PACE bus stop.

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Chaperoned Metra Service from Chicago

Science & Arts Academy is accessible to gifted learners from the city of Chicago with our convenient Transportation Program.
For students commuting from Chicago, SAA provides a chaperoned Metra service before and after school, between the Chicago Clybourn and Des Plaines Metra stations. Additionally, a school shuttle transports students the short 0.5 mile distance between the Des Plaines Metra station and campus.


We are pleased to offer a daily, round trip chaperoned Metra service before and after school between the Chicago Clybourn and Des Plaines Metra stations.  The SAA chaperone ensures students’ safe arrival to Science & Arts Academy in the morning, as well as their safe arrival back to the Clybourn station in the afternoon.  A school shuttle transports students the short 0.5 mile distance between the Des Plaines Metra station and campus.All SAA students are eligible for this service. 

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Health & Safety

SAA has remained steadfast and resolute in its commitment to the health and safety of all members of our SAA community.​  Learn more about our commitment to the health and safety » 

See Our School

Built in 2007, our campus was designed specifically with the needs of gifted students in mind.  See photos below or explore a 360 degree virtual tour of our school.  

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Get to Know SAA

​​Our admissions and administrative staff are available from 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday.  If you are interested in learning more about SAA, we encourage you to connect with admissions.

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