A Step Up Academy (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 130 students
Yearly Tuition: $67,500
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Autism, Speech and Language Impairments, Specific Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disturbance, Other Health Impairment

Year Founded

2013

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

130 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

49%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$67,500

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Tuition Notes

Students are generally placed at A Step Up Academy by their school district or charter school.

Summer Program Cost

$11,500

Summer Program Cost Notes

The summer program is an extension of our specialized autistic support program and is generally funded through the student\'s special education program.

Admissions Director

Jamie Jenkins

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

A Step Up Academy (ASUA) is a private, licensed Special Education school for children with autism in grades preschool through twelfth grade.
ASUA's Flagship program is located in Wyncote, PA and services students preschool and twelfth grade (up to age 22). ASUA's Annex Separate Learning Center serviing students in grade K-4 in Abington, PA. ASUA has has a specialized Transition program serving students ages 16-22 focusing on pre-vocational, vocational, and life skills programming.
ASUA's mission is to prepare students to become engaged participants in society by developing innovative academic, social, emotional, and behavioral programming as well as impactful community partnerships. We believe in preparing our students for the community and preparing the community for our students.

A Step Up Academy (ASUA)is a licensed Special Education school for children with autism in grades preschool through twelfth grade.
Our focus is to serve the growing population of children on the autism spectrum that have significant developmental delays, speech and language difficulties, and moderate behaviors that are associated with the diagnosis. Using evidence-based practices with a strong focus on targeting the fundamental areas of communication, we work with students, their families, school districts, and communities to teach the skills necessary to support in a least-restrictive setting with the highest level of inclusion possible. Our experienced educators are committed to seeking out the routes by which each child learns, discovering strengths and interests, and building a highly individualized educational plan for each student to foster academic and social success. In this way, each student is taught using current research and through the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to allow for maximizing learning potential through mastery of skills across domains.
The vision of ASUA is to prepare our students for the community and prepare the community for our students. Students have access to inclusion, including community-based learning opportunities, to generalize the skills they learn in the classroom and practice the social aspects of activities that often are a struggle for students with autism. Accessing the community on a regular basis with the support of ASUA staff allows for more meaningful and memorable learning opportunities and builds future independence for our students. Experiential, community-based, and inclusive learning are key aspects to our student programming.
ASUA believes that every moment is a teachable moment for our students and that those moments should be focused on building skills that will lead to maximum independence in their adult lives. Transitions come in many forms and ASUA aims for the least restrictive environment for our students both now and in the future. With that in mind, ASUA develops individualized transition programming to support any of the following, as appropriate for each student and family goal. This may include:
- New or returned placement in a student`s neighborhood school
- ASUA direct or indirect support in a private or parochial school
- Community-based instruction Prevocational/vocational training and supported community volunteer or paid employment

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How much does A Step Up Academy cost?

A Step Up Academy's tuition is approximately $67,500 for private students and $11,500 for summer students.

When is the application deadline for A Step Up Academy?

The application deadline for A Step Up Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, PA is $23,294 for elementary schools and $30,948 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, PA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).