Accel East Campus in Tempe, AZ, serves 61 students in grades K–12 within a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
The school employs 7 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 9:1.
Over half the student population (51.67%) represents students of color, reflecting diversity in the midsize city community.
Accel East Campus offers co–educational programming tailored to the needs of students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Located in Tempe, this special education school provides an alternative option alongside other local private and specialized schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Accel East Campus?
The application deadline for Accel East Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Accel East Campus is Valley Christian Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Grace Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tempe Christian PreSchool (0.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tempe Christian PreSchool
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
3929 S Rural Road
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 838-2866
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 838-2866
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chrysalis Academy Day School For Children With Autism
Special Education School
600 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-6000
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-6000
1 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 44 students
Grace Christian Academy ![Grace Christian Academy Photo - Education In CHRIST = Preparation For LIFE]( "Grace Christian Academy Photo - Education In CHRIST = Preparation For LIFE")
(Christian)
1200 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Mill Avenue Preschool ![Mill Avenue Preschool Photo]( "Mill Avenue Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4431 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3306
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3306
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K
Valley Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 900 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Valley Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 900 students Tuition listed
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 2,292 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
1515 S. Indian Bend Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 820-5186
2.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 132 students Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate listed
1410 W. 10th Place
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 827-5348
3.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grace Christian Academy ![Grace Christian Academy Photo - Education In CHRIST = Preparation For LIFE]( "Grace Christian Academy Photo - Education In CHRIST = Preparation For LIFE")
(Christian)
1200 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Valley Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
6304 S Price Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 900-7100
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 900 students Tuition listed
2150 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 420-6630
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 2,292 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7541 S Willow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 525-6197
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students
2117 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-5567
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-5567
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tempe Christian PreSchool
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
3929 S Rural Road
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 838-2866
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 838-2866
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian Academy ![Grace Christian Academy Photo - Education In CHRIST = Preparation For LIFE]( "Grace Christian Academy Photo - Education In CHRIST = Preparation For LIFE")
(Christian)
1200 E Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-5022
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Mill Avenue Preschool ![Mill Avenue Preschool Photo]( "Mill Avenue Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4431 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3306
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3306
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K
Tempe KinderCare ![Tempe KinderCare Photo - Tempe KinderCare Front]( "Tempe KinderCare Photo - Tempe KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
1773 East McNair Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 820-0534
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
2117 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-5567
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-5567
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Arredondo Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1330 E Carson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-2744
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-2744
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Pinnacle Online High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2224 W Southern Ave Ste 1
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
James Madison Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5815 S Mcclintock Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Tempe Elementary Online Community
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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