About Us
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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.
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.
Contact Us
1825 Miner Street
Des Plaines
IL
60016
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.