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Accel Academy

1329 W Cheltenham Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027

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Tel: (215) 535-5780

www.accelacademy.com

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Accel Academy in Elkins Park, PA, serves 54 students in grades 5 through 11 within a nonsectarian, suburban community setting.

The school employs five teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 for its co–ed regular elementary and secondary programs.

Accel Academy's student body is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for diversity.

The academy operates in a large suburb locale, providing education from middle school through junior year of high school.

As a private school in the Elkins Park area, Accel Academy offers an academic environment independent of religious affiliation.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 5-11
Enrollment: 54 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Accel Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-11

Student Body

Total Students

54 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Accel Academy?

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 5-11
Enrollment: 54 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, PA is $23,247 for elementary schools and $30,879 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).