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Accel

ACCEL serves individuals with special needs by providing "research-based" educational, behavioral, therapeutic, and vocational programs empowering all to live, work, and play successfully in the community.
ACCEL has campuses and satellite programs in Tempe, Phoenix and Buckeye.

Quick Stats (2025)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
all
Year Founded
1980
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
To serve people who have special needs in Arizona through exceptional programs.

Student Body

Total Students
143 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Accel Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
Average Class Size
9 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
varies depending upon special education category of eligibility
Admissions Director
Michelle Rouse
Admissions Associate
Jessie Bustamante
Application URL

School Notes

  • ACCEL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. ACCEL provides innovative, individualized, and comprehensive educational services to students with a wide range of abilities and challenges including autism, intellectual disabilities, emotional disabilities, orthopedic impairments, health impairments, sensory impairments, multiple disabilities and severe learning disabilities. Programming is individualized and intensive support services are integrated into daily activities (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, vision/hearing services, music therapy, aquatics therapy and recreation/movement therapy). ACCEL also provides vocational programming designed specifically to help high school students with severe multiple disabilities develop relevant job skills. ACCEL operates BISTA, a clinical setting, providing intensive services for children with autism and other disabilities as well as parent training.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • John Doe, notable special education advocate -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Accel?
Accel famous alumni include: John Doe, notable special education advocate.
What is Accel's ranking?
Accel ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Accel?
The application deadline for Accel is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Accel located?
Accel is located in the Metroplex neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Phoenix, AZ is $13,198 for elementary schools and $17,324 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Phoenix, AZ is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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