Breakthrough Academy (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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"In carrying out the purposes of the Corporation, no distinction shall be made among the students or employees on the account of race, color, gender, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin.
Specifically, in operating any school, the Corporation shall admit students and grant students access to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school regardless of race, color, gender, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin.".

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AZ School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 33 students
Yearly Tuition: $34,000
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Breakthrough Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Breakthrough Academy
Kind	2
1	1
2	6
3	4
4	4
5	4
6	2
7	4
8	6

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

All Learning Differences are supported.

Year Founded

2013

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

School Motto

Progress, not Perfection

Student Body

Total Students

33 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School uniform shirt

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$34,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition secures access to our highly specialized and individualized instruction.

Summer Program Cost

$1,250

Summer Program Cost Notes

half-day, M-Th for 3 weeks; available for weekly attendance

% on Financial Aid

99%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$35,000

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kristina Blackledge

Admissions Associate

Baxter Blackledge

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballEquestrian

Flag FootballFootball

Rock ClimbingSoccer

School Mascot

Bobcats

School Notes

At Breakthrough Academy, we provide an opportunity for children to learn using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, Precision Teaching, and Structured Literacy Teaching. We are the only school in Arizona and one of the few in the nation to use the "technology of teaching" (Precision Teaching) which doubles the rate of learning. Instruction in our small, multi-age classrooms is based on Mathetics (Direct Instruction) which allows us to cater to the unique educational and motivational needs of each student. Our staff continue to trial necessary intervention programs with fidelity until each student finds success and a pace of learning that challenges him or her.
Every educational decision is data-driven. Success is determined by defined, specific criteria so there is confidence about a student's individual progress. When mastery is met, another level or program is implemented. We are confident that our students will perform highly because we only use evidence-based practices.
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Our Evidence-based Practices, Programs, Tools, and Resources:

Applied Behavior Analysis (antecedent interventions, FCT, social skills training, scheduled of reinforcement, etc.)
Precision Teaching
ABA-based programs
Social Cognition
Lindamood-Bell programs
Wilson Reading programs
Executive Functioning
Mindfulness
Project-Based Learning
Handwriting without Tears
Headsprout
...and many others!

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Breakthrough Academy cost?

Breakthrough Academy's tuition is approximately $34,000 for private students and $1,250 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Breakthrough Academy?

The acceptance rate of Breakthrough Academy is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. Breakthrough Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Arizona with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Breakthrough Academy offer?

Breakthrough Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Equestrian, Flag Football, Football, Rock Climbing and Soccer.

What is Breakthrough Academy's ranking?

Breakthrough Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for Breakthrough Academy?

The application deadline for Breakthrough Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Breakthrough Academy located?

Breakthrough Academy is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 17 other private schools located in Paradise Valley Village.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Phoenix, AZ is $13,303 for elementary schools and $17,037 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Phoenix, AZ is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).