Cultivating strengths. Transforming lives. Originally located in North Scottsdale and founded as On-Track Academy, The Jones-Gordon School is a unique private school in Paradise Valley, AZ.
JGS fosters the holistic growth of diverse learners, primarily highly capable students with dyslexia and related learning differences (such as executive dysfunction, dyscalculia, ADHD)
We provide a progressive, customized education in a nurturing learning environment for students in grades 1 through 12.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Yearly Tuition: $26,500
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, giftedness, anxiety, dyscalculia, executive function deficits
Year Founded
2010
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
167 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP Courses
4 courses
Average SAT score
1217
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,500
Tuition Notes
$27,500 for high school
% on Financial Aid
70%
Admissions Director
Tracie Glover
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Various after school clubs based on student interests
Various after school clubs based on student interests
School Notes
TheJones-Gordon School (JGS) is asmall, independent
private schoolwhere students with dyslexia and related
learning differences THRIVE! Ourstrengths-based, holistic
approachto education results in a trulycustomized
program that provides:
- Small class sizes(12:1 max. in-classstudent-to-teacher ratio, with a schoolwide student-to-staff ratio of 3:1)
- Rigorous accredited curriculum--we prepare students for college and beyond!
- Integration ofexecutive function(EF) skills andsocial/emotional learning(SEL)
- Daily FLEX hourto further support students who have learning or attention challenges such as dyslexia, ADHD, and/or executive dysfunction
- Anexperienced, encouraging team of experts on site(including occupational and speech-language therapists, school social worker, and school counselor)who support all of the above!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Jones-Gordon School cost?
The Jones-Gordon School's tuition is approximately $26,500 for private students.
What sports does The Jones-Gordon School offer?
The Jones-Gordon School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for The Jones-Gordon School?
The application deadline for The Jones-Gordon School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Jones-Gordon School located?
The Jones-Gordon School is located in the Foothills Estates neighborhood of Paradise Valley, AZ.
School Reviews
5 11/8/2021
Our son has been a student at JGS for 4 years now and the change has been absolutely remarkable. While there is no "perfect" school, I have to say, this is pretty darn close. The staff is beyond caring and so intuitive, the teachers are beyond amazing and the best part is the kids are KIND. Children are children and when they come upon a rough patch, ours included, everyone at JGS has been there to help get things back on track, with kindness, complete professionalism, and always with the intent to help and advance the child. You couldn't find a better and more uniquely qualified school in the Valley.
5 11/8/2021
The Jones-Gordon School is a school like no other. The school exists because of one person's dream to make learning accessible and fun for kids who learn differently. The type of smart, sweet kids that would fall through the cracks in larger educational environments. I am so privileged to work with a group of kind, caring, professional, and talented individuals. The teachers here are pros at delivering the right type of educational environment to engage, challenge, and support our diverse learners. One of the best parts of working at JGS is our JGS families! The support and gratitude they show us is incredible. The whole JGS community from Our Head of School, support staff, teachers, students, and families makes for an amazing place to work!
5 11/8/2021
JGS is a magical place. I love our "culture of kindness" and feeling of family. I am so grateful to work here. The students are hands down THE BEST kids! They care about learning and each other and work so hard to overcome their varying challenges. The parents are equally amazing and essential members of the "JGS village." The teachers are caring professionals who genuinely appreciate their students' unique differences and strengths. I deeply value the professional learning community formed by the administration and teaching staff and feel so lucky to be able to work and learn from these amazing people. I have used the word grateful already in this review but I need to express it again. I am so grateful for JGS.
5 8/11/2018
JGS provides an excellent academic environment with talented teachers, small class sizes and differentiated instruction that is truly tailored for individual student needs. My son is a recent JGS graduate and had a fantastic experience during his three years in high school. He went from dreading going to school because of social anxiety to enjoying it and taking ownership of his strengths and skills. He is planning on continuing his education at the college level, thanks to JGS.
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