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.