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#8 of 225 private schools in AZ

Top 3% of private schools

Autism Academy of Education and Development

School · Gilbert, AZ

A private school in Gilbert, AZ serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

2061 S GILBERT RD, Gilbert, AZ 85296

  • 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AZ.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index65%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment150
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Autism Academy of Education and Development sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gilbert), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$117,120

Median home value

$496,200

Median rent

$2,141/mo

College educated

49.1%

Homeownership

70.7%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85296; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White50.7%
Hispanic27.3%
Two or More8.7%
Black7.3%
Asian4.7%
Native American0.7%
Pacific Islander0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Leading Edge Academy OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–120.9 mi119Compare →
Life - Lauren's Institute for EducationPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–120.9 mi157Compare →
Sierra School GilbertPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.7 mi29Compare →
Chandler Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.6K–122.1 mi353Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Autism Academy of Education and Development is listed in Gilbert, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Autism Academy of Education and Development

Autism Academy of Education and Development is a private school in Gilbert, AZ, serving approximately 150 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 225 private schools in AZ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Autism Academy of Education and Development

What grades does Autism Academy of Education and Development serve?

Autism Academy of Education and Development serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Autism Academy of Education and Development?

Autism Academy of Education and Development has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Autism Academy of Education and Development?

The student-teacher ratio at Autism Academy of Education and Development is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Autism Academy of Education and Development rank in AZ?

Autism Academy of Education and Development ranks #8 of 225 private schools in AZ.

What is Autism Academy of Education and Development's MySchoolScout rating?

Autism Academy of Education and Development has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Autism Academy of Education and Development a private school?

Yes, Autism Academy of Education and Development is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Autism Academy of Education and Development a religious school?

No, Autism Academy of Education and Development is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
150
Gender Split
84% M / 16% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Area population (ZIP 85296)
52,058
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
35.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85296; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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