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Echelon Academy

The mission of ECHELON ACADEMY is to provide students with a supportive and challenging environment that is responsive to all learning styles, emphasizes learning through the arts, and integrates creative and critical thinking throughout the curriculum.
ECHELON ACADEMY was started to provide private, quality education to elementary, middle, and high school students (grades K-12) who want to succeed in a small, untraditional school setting that caters learning to each individual student.
ECHELON ACADEMY encourages students to unlock their greatest potential for achievement through small group instruction.  Echelon provides both Mandarin and Spanish courses.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 21 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $26,989
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 5 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dylsexia, Language/Learning Disabilities, ADHD, High Functioning Autism
Year Founded
2009
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Echelon Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
5 students
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
American Government, American Government, American Literature, Art History, Biology, Calculus 1 & 2, Chemistry, English, Foreign Languages, Human Communications, Philosophy, Physics 1 & 2, Precalculus, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, US History, World History
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Echelon Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
International Student Fee: $5,400 Housing Fee: $22,000
% on Financial Aid
15%
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Kelly Mazzeo

School Notes

  • Internships:Internships provide an avenue for students to gain job skills and work experience as well the opportunity to build a resume and enchance college applications through community service. These experiences not only provide hands-on experiences, but they also assist in refining career goals. In 9th grade, students begin with an in-house internship. Subsequently, students volunteer at internships in the community.
  • Dual Enrollment College Courses:Dual Enrollment allows academically advanced students to be enrolled in college courses while attending Echelon Academy, enabling students to build a college transcript. these postsecondary classes will transfer to the student's college after high school graduation. College courses supplant the correlating high school course supplant the correlating high school course at Echelon Academy and Echelon teachers provide academic support to the studentswho are dually enrolled. In order to participate in this program, students must meet the Echelon attendance requirements as stated in the next section.
  • Before and After School Programs:All our students have access to our before and after school programs. These programs provide students with homework support and tutoring from our qualified staff.
  • Reading and Writing:Reading and Writing are integrated naturally as they should be, and include the many different purposes of writing: to entertain, to explain, to perform, to persuade, and to reflect. Our Reading/Language Arts model encompasses rich reading materials that allow for critical work in the areas of the five essential components of literacy: fluency, phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, phonics, and comprehension. Multi-sensory strategies provide the opportunity for each student to build on reading strengths, yet improve in weaker areas. Applied skills practice in identified areas increase effective reading and a daily reading log creates habitual reading enjoyment and builds reading confidence.
  • Math:Math is provided at each individual level and is taught through flexible grouping. An interactive approach using manipulatives, real world application, and math games are the key to our successful math program. Reinforcement and review of basic skills keep the math foundation strong while also enabling students to reach problem solving levels commensurate with those skills. Advanced math students embark on a rigorous academic direction preparing our graduates to go on to higher education.
  • Science:Through hands-on Science and creative opportunities for exploration, Echelon's engaged students develop new ways of looking at the world. Science is taught through experimentation, research, and inquiry while lab experiences provide the opportunity to use observation as well as analytical and critical thinking skills. Echelon reinforces the interdependence between math and science.
  • Social Studies:Learning Social Studies broadens each student's understanding of the world. The social studies curriculum in the lower grades focuses primarily on our local communities and how they function, and the history of Maryland. The upper grades study the early United States, ancient civilizations, modern world history and U.S. history. geography, which includes maps, countries, capitals, major geographical landmarks, and topography of the entire world, is infused throughout the social studies curriculum.
  • Arts and Physical Education:Art, music, drama and physical education are a part of our daily schedule for all grades. Every month students participate in a different recreational sport such as tennis, field hockey, lacrosse, and soccer. During the last week of each month, our students have their physical education class at the indoor pool. Frequently throughout the year, we have special events featuring visiting artists and performers who come to our school to work with our students.
  • Grading:Academic progress is monitored through an online gradebook for parents to track grades and communicate with teachers.Field TripsAll lower, middle, and upper school students average two field trips per month as well as a trip to the indoor pool. Trips provide an educational experience both socially and academically and allow us to connect to the community. Experiential learning is at its finest as we complement classroom learning with field trips that make education come alive. Since our instruction integrates the arts, we also include cultural field trips which expose students to new performances and exhibits. This rounds out our holistic child approach by building interests on the leisure side of our students and nurturing cultural appreciation at the same time. ESL Programs are Available.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Echelon Academy cost?
Echelon Academy's tuition is approximately $26,989 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Echelon Academy?
The acceptance rate of Echelon Academy is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for Echelon Academy?
The application deadline for Echelon Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (3 reviews)
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I just wanted to let parents know that my daughter has found the right school for her needs. She could not be successful with a class size of 25 in public schools.
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My child began with Echelon at 4th grade, unable to read and write on grade level. The teachers helped him so much he now reads on a 6th grade level and has become very social.
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Wonderful environment for my child. She feels great.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 21 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $26,989
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 5 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, MD is $21,915 for elementary schools and $29,250 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, MD is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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