Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Academic Mastery Academy
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Academic Mastery Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 46 students
Alternative School
14418 S Mckinley Ave
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 206-0000
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
Special Education School
13801 Chatham St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
14811 Turner Avenue
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 389-5682
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K | 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
14835 Hamlin Ave
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 389-9660
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 28 students
Special Education School
121 W 154th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 28 students
Special Education School
121 W 154th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 12 | 8 students
Vocational/Technical School (Baptist)
536-538 East 147th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 270-1696
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,780 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
4200 W 115th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 881-5300
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
17504 E Carriageway Dr
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 991-7281
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
Special Education School (Calvinist)
13020 S Central Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 46 students
Alternative School
14418 S Mckinley Ave
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 206-0000
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
Special Education School
13801 Chatham St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 206-0000
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 28 students
Special Education School
121 W 154th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
2521 Grove St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 12 students
15019 Ashland Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-2002
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
14811 Turner Avenue
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 389-5682
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K | 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
14835 Hamlin Ave
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 389-9660
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 28 students
Special Education School
121 W 154th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Montessori School
2521 Grove St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 12 students
15019 Ashland Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-2002
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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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