Rise Up Academy

What Rise Up Academy does

Rise Up Academy is a private, nonprofit early childhood education provider operating from a single campus at 11229 4th Ave W in Everett, Washington. Founded in 1999 by Dr. Paul A. Stoot, Sr. (formerly Greater Trinity Academy), the school serves children ages 2.5 through 12 across four core classrooms: Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and a Before & After School Program. Combined enrollment has exceeded 1,500 students since founding, with a stated goal to double that number over the next ten years. The school is licensed as a private school by the Washington State Board of Education and certified through the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), and it holds what it describes as a unique position in the state as the only before-and-after-school program implementing the Accelerated Reader Program, supplemented by weekly STAR assessments for progress tracking.

The school operates a differentiated educational model built around a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio, a STEAM-emphasized curriculum, and credentialed instructional staff (Bachelor's and Master's required). Supporting programs include Summer Camp, the Community Sports Program (coached by former NFL players), the Operation Latchkey after-school program for students up to 8th grade, a Chess Club, and a USDA-compliant Food and Nutrition Program. The school provides transportation to and from schools in the Mukilteo and Everett School Districts, extending its effective catchment area. Reported outcomes include 83% of students improving reading comprehension during the school year and an 83% average family retention rate.

The business model blends tuition, government reimbursement, and philanthropic funding. Monthly tuition is $1,800 for full-day preschool-kindergarten and $1,050 for before/after school care, with $100 annual registration and $85 curriculum fees. A substantial portion of the student body is from low-income or DSHS-dependent families, with reimbursement rates averaging $200 below actual cost per child per month — a gap subsidized by donations. The organization supplements tuition with an annual fundraising campaign (targeting $100,000 from individuals), foundation grants (Bezos Family Foundation, EverTrust Foundation), event fundraisers (Annual Gala, Celebrity Golf Classic), and one-time government capital such as the $2 million ARPA allocation received in 2023. Total disclosed funding across 2023-2024 exceeds $2 million in grants alone.

Name

Rise Up Academy

Legal name

Rise Up Academy

Website

https://riseupacademynw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rise Up Academy is a nonprofit early childhood education provider in Everett, Washington, serving children ages 2.5 to 12 through preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and before-and-after-school programs with a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio and STEAM curriculum, funded by tuition, government reimbursement, and philanthropy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nursery School Readiness & Transition Programs (EDACACAL), Enrichment-Focused Before/After Care (Arts, STEM, Language) (EDACAHAI), Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Preschool programs
• After school care
• Kindergarten readiness
• STEAM curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Everett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Monthly tuition payments from families for preschool through kindergarten programs ($1,800/month for full-day programs) and before/after school care ($1,050/month). Additional fees include $100 registration and $85 curriculum fee annually.
2. DSHS Government Contracts: Many students are from families who rely on DSHS (Department of Social and Health Services) for funding. The difference between actual cost and DSHS reimbursement averages $200 per child per month.
3. Donations and Fundraising: One-time and recurring donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and workplace giving programs. Annual campaigns target $100,000 from individual contributors.
4. Event Fundraisers: Annual Gala events (26th Annual in 2025) and Celebrity Golf Classics serve as major fundraising initiatives with sponsorship opportunities ranging from $2,500 to $100,000.
5. Foundation Grants: Bezos Family Foundation provided $50,000 Directors gift; EverTrust Foundation provided $20,000 grant. Also received $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rise Up Academy operates a licensed early childhood education center in Everett, WA providing preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and before/after school programs for children ages 2.5 through 12. The academy delivers an accelerated S.T.E.A.M. curriculum designed to close achievement gaps for low-income and BIPOC communities, supported by a low 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Services are offered year-round from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM with transportation to Mukilteo and Everett School Districts.

Product overview

Rise Up Academy is an early childhood education provider offering a unified program portfolio for children ages 2½ through 12. The core offerings consist of Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten classrooms (ages 2½-6), complemented by Before & After School Program and Summer Camp for school-age students up to 12. Supporting programs include the Accelerated Reader Program, STEAM Curriculum, Chess Club, Community Sports Program, and Food and Nutrition Program. The school operates as a licensed private school through Washington State Board of Education, providing year-round educational services from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with transportation support to local school districts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Classroom Early learning program for children ages two to three and a half years, focusing on foundational social skills, emotional development, literacy, and basic math education including number recognition, counting, shapes, and colors.
• Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Advanced kindergarten-level phonics and math program for students ages three to four and a half years, introducing STEAM subjects including Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
• Kindergarten Classroom All-day kindergarten program advancing students to first-grade level academics in phonics, reading, and math, with extra-curricular activities including music, health, fitness, typing, and chess club.
• Before & After School Program Year-round academic support program for students up to 12 years old, offering homework assistance, mentoring, tutoring, STEM and Chess Club activities, and transportation to Mukilteo and Everett School Districts.
• Summer Camp Summer program featuring water days, daily clubs (cooking, gardening, STEM, Art, Chess), sports clinics (Basketball, T-ball, Martial Arts, Soccer, Flag Football), AMPED running club, academic lessons in reading/math/science, and field trips.
• Community Sports Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% of students improved reading comprehension during the school year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• ARISE Community Development CorporationstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerRise Up Academy is collaborating with ARISE Community Development Corporation to provide low-cost housing. This collaboration is anticipated to double enrollment in the near future.
• Mukilteo and Everett School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRise Up Academy provides transportation to and from schools in the Mukilteo and Everett School Districts. Programs support students transitioning from early learning to public school system.
• Washington State Department of Social and Health ServicescoreOthersRUA is a licensed program through Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Many students are from families who rely on DSHS for their survival, with funding covering part of program costs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KinderCare Learning Companies: National incumbent operating ~1,500 licensed early childhood and before/after-school (Champions) centers with similar tuition structure, hours (6 AM-6 PM), and transportation partnerships with school districts; the scale leader benchmark for Rise Up's service model.
• Childcare Network: Regional multi-state operator of licensed early childhood centers with accredited programs and similar age ranges; comparable tuition-based revenue model with USDA-compliant nutrition and transportation components.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large national provider of employer-sponsored early childhood education and after-school programs with proprietary curriculum and assessment systems; comparable premium private-school model serving working families with extended hours.
• Primrose Schools: National franchised private early childhood education chain with STEAM-based curriculum and proprietary assessment frameworks, serving similar preschool through pre-K age range with comparable premium positioning and accredited staff requirements.

Direct peers

• Stratford School: Private preschool-through-middle-school chain with STEAM-focused curriculum, low student-to-teacher ratios, and accelerated academic programs; directly comparable premium private school model serving similar parent demographics.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County: Local nonprofit providing after-school programs, academic support, and enrichment for at-risk youth in the same Everett/Snohomish County market; directly comparable mission serving low-income and BIPOC families with similar DSHS/government-subsidy funding model.
• The Goddard School: Franchised private preschool system emphasizing STEAM, accredited curriculum, and credentialed teachers; comparable premium private preschool positioning with similar tuition band and developmental screening programs.
• Children's Home Society of Washington: Washington-state nonprofit providing early learning, child welfare, and family support services to at-risk and low-income families; directly comparable nonprofit mission, DSHS funding model, and focus on closing achievement gaps.
• YMCA of Snohomish County: Regional YMCA offering licensed before/after-school care and preschool programs across the same Snohomish County catchment, serving working families with similar hours and subsidized tuition models. Directly comparable non-profit mission, age range, and government-subsidy customer base.

Others

• Childcare Aware of Washington: Statewide nonprofit supporting licensed childcare providers with training, subsidies navigation, and DSHS contracting resources; adjacent ecosystem enabler that channels subsidized families to providers like Rise Up Academy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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