Special education school in Phoenix, AZ using evidence-based practices like ABA and Precision Teaching for grades K-8
Breakthrough Academy in Phoenix, AZ, is a specialized K-8 special education school exclusively using evidence-based practices like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Precision Teaching, and Structured Literacy. As a rare national Precision Teaching user, it employs a data-driven approach where instructional decisions rely on specific criteria to ensure skill mastery before advancement, doubling learning rates for students with learning differences, ADD/ADHD, or other needs.
The school features supportive, multi-age classrooms with an average size of 8 and a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Eighty percent of staff hold advanced degrees. They trial intervention programs with fidelity until each student achieves success, tailoring individualized instruction to unique educational and motivational goals.
Nonsectarian and operating on a rolling admissions basis with an 80% acceptance rate, tuition is $34,000 annually, often supplemented by financial aid grants averaging $35,000. Extracurriculars include basketball, soccer, equestrian sports, and rock climbing, alongside summer and post-graduate year programs. Contact (866) 620-9380 for tours.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesKindergarten-8
Students33
Class Size8:1 ratio
Tuition$34,000
Fin. Aid99% receive aid
Est.2013
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $34,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition secures access to our highly specialized and individualized instruction. |
| Total Students | 33 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Kristina Blackledge |
| Admissions Associate | Baxter Blackledge |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 80 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 99 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $35,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
All Learning Differences are supported.
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Equestrian · Flag Football · Football · Rock Climbing · Soccer |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer Program Cost | $1,250 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
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