Very Good
#205 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 23% of private schools
A Step Up Academy
Elementary School
520 MEETINGHOUSE ROAD,, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#205 of 873
In Jenkintown
#2 of 2
public schools
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A Step Up Academy
Elementary School in Jenkintown · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About A Step Up Academy
A Step Up Academy is a private elementary school in Jenkintown, PA. A Step Up Academy serves approximately 35 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. A Step Up Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #205 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 35 students, A Step Up Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5:1 students to teachers, A Step Up Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
A Step Up Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow A Step Up Academy compares to the 2 public schools in Jenkintown, PA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Jenkintown
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| A Step Up Academy (this school) | 7.4 |
| Jenkintown El Sch | 7.8 |
| Jenkintown Middle/High School | 7.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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 PA.
Data Unavailable
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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 PA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
520 MEETINGHOUSE ROAD,, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering A Step Up Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE MEADOWBROOK SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Meadowbrook), which scores notably higher. Another option is Jenkintown El Sch (rated 7.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Highland Sch (rated 7.5/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Abington), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Jenkintown, see our Jenkintown schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ABINGTON FRIENDS SCHOOL Jenkintown | 0.0 mi | 8.8 |
| MEADOWLANE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Jenkintown | 0.2 mi | — |
| Jenkintown El Sch Jenkintown | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown | 0.7 mi | 7.1 |
| McKinley Sch Elkins Park | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Abington SHS Abington | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Abington MS Abington | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| MILESTONE ACADEMY Jenkintown | 1.3 mi | — |
| Elkins Park Sch Elkins Park | 1.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Copper Beech Sch Glenside | 1.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Rydal El Sch Huntingdon Valley | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Highland Sch Abington | 2.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Myers El Sch Elkins Park | 2.0 mi | 7.0 |
| MESIVTA YESODEI YISROEL Elkins Park | 2.0 mi | — |
| WYNCOTE ACADEMY Melrose Park | 2.0 mi | 7.9 |
| REGINA COELI ACADEMY Abington | 2.2 mi | 7.1 |
| THE MEADOWBROOK SCHOOL Meadowbrook | 2.2 mi | 8.5 |
| ST LUKE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Glenside | 1.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Wyncote El Sch Wyncote | 1.8 mi | 6.9 |
| CREATIVE BEGINNINGS Rockledge | 2.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19046 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$112,959
Median Home Value
$446,800
Median Rent
$1,433/mo
Population
19,143
College Educated
62.7%
Homeownership
68.1%
Avg Commute
29.7 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
44.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about A Step Up Academy
What grades does A Step Up Academy serve?
A Step Up Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend A Step Up Academy?
A Step Up Academy has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A Step Up Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at A Step Up Academy is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does A Step Up Academy rank in PA?
A Step Up Academy ranks #205 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is A Step Up Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
A Step Up Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is A Step Up Academy a private school?
Yes, A Step Up Academy 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 A Step Up Academy a religious school?
No, A Step Up Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Gender Split
- 77% M / 23% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (215) 885-1075
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