Academic Mastery Academy in Posen, IL serves 49 students from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, with 3 total teachers supporting its special education programs.
Academic Mastery Academy enrolls 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity.
Located in a large suburb near Posen, this co–ed institution focuses on special education services for early childhood and middle school students.
Enrollment includes 17 students in grades K–8, providing specialized instruction within a small student body.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Academic Mastery Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Academic Mastery Academy?
The application deadline for Academic Mastery Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Academic Mastery Academy is Chilren's Habilitation Center (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Alternative Academic Achievement Academy (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Sandbox Inc (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative Academic Achievement Academy
Alternative School
14418 S Mckinley Ave
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 206-0000
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 206-0000
0.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 46 students
Aaa Academy
Special Education School
13801 Chatham St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
The Sandbox Inc
Daycare / Preschool
14811 Turner Avenue
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 389-5682
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 389-5682
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 18 students
Step By Step
Daycare / Preschool
14835 Hamlin Ave
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 389-9660
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 389-9660
1.6 miles
Gr: K | 14 students
121 W 154th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 28 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
121 W 154th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 28 students
Standberry Christian Academy
Vocational/Technical School (Baptist)
536-538 East 147th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 270-1696
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 270-1696
3.1 miles
Gr: 12 | 8 students
Marist High School ![Marist High School Photo]( "Marist High School Photo")
(Catholic)
4200 W 115th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-5300
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-5300
4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,780 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
17504 E Carriageway Dr
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 991-7281
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 991-7281
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
13020 S Central Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
4.3 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative Academic Achievement Academy
Alternative School
14418 S Mckinley Ave
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 206-0000
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 206-0000
0.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 46 students
Aaa Academy
Special Education School
13801 Chatham St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
121 W 154th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 28 students
Council Oak Montessori School ![Council Oak Montessori School Photo]( "Council Oak Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
2521 Grove St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15019 Ashland Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-2002
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-2002
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 12 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Sandbox Inc
Daycare / Preschool
14811 Turner Avenue
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 389-5682
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 389-5682
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 18 students
Step By Step
Daycare / Preschool
14835 Hamlin Ave
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 389-9660
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 389-9660
1.6 miles
Gr: K | 14 students
121 W 154th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 28 students
Council Oak Montessori School ![Council Oak Montessori School Photo]( "Council Oak Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
2521 Grove St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15019 Ashland Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-2002
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-2002
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 12 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
9177.9 miles
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900
9177.9 miles
Gr: 6-12
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Harrison Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 740-2810
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 740-2810
9178 miles
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Rowell Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 740-5458
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 740-5458
9178.1 miles
Gr: K-8
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 3rd Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2808
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-2808
9178.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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