Very Good
#205 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 23% of private schools
A Step Up Academy
Elementary School · Jenkintown, PA
A private elementary school in Jenkintown, PA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
520 MEETINGHOUSE ROAD,, Jenkintown, PA 19046
- 5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where A Step Up Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,129/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jenkintown), 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
$112,959
Median home value
$446,800
Median rent
$1,433/mo
College educated
62.7%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Meadowlane Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Jenkintown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Mckinley SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 616 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
A Step Up Academy is listed in Jenkintown, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About A Step Up Academy
A Step Up Academy is a private elementary school in Jenkintown, PA, serving approximately 35 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #205 of 873 private schools in PA.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 19046)
- 19,143
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 19046; 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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