Welcome! Acacia Academy is an accredited, private special education school for grades 1-12 and offers a Transition Program for ages 18-22 servicing the Chicago, IL area. The Acacia tree symbolizes what our school strives to achieve: educational stability with roots of strength and character that will last a lifetime making Acacia Academy a safe place to grow and learn. Offering a variety of school year and summer programs designed to meet each student’s learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities. Providing explicit/intensive academic instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics. Acacia Academy is Cognia accredited and has locations in La Grange and Burr Ridge Illinois. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has approved Acacia Academy for out-of-district placement for special education. Students from all over northern Illinois attend Acacia Academy.