Rise Up Academy (formerly known as Greater Trinity Academy) is a premiere leader and advocate of quality, early childhood education and academic success of all children, but especially for our BIPOC population..
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,600
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Rise Up Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1999
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
86%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School uniforms Navy Rise Up Shirt and Navy, Grey, or Khaki pants.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
All Day Tuition = $1600 Before and After School = $900.
DSHS and Military Assistance Program is accepted.
Summer Program Cost
$1,600
% on Financial Aid
90%
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Joan Litzkow
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Jamie Johnson
School Notes
- Rise Up Academy (RUA,) is a year-round, private, learning academy for children ages 2-1/2 to 12 years of age. With open registration year round, our Pre-School Kindergarten Readiness program (PKR,) works with children to insure they are socially, developmentally and academically kindergarten-ready for school. We have a before and after school program for children in 1st-6th grades. If you are looking for more than a childcare or a babysitter for your children, then consider Rise Up Academy. Our purpose is eliminate the achievement gap with BIPOC cildren and equip all our children to be students ready to learn, to lead and eventually become productive and informed citizens.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rise Up Academy cost?
Rise Up Academy's tuition is approximately $1,600 for private students and $1,600 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Rise Up Academy?
The acceptance rate of Rise Up Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
When is the application deadline for Rise Up Academy?
The application deadline for Rise Up Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 9/27/2024
I am Pro-Rise Up Academy! This school has always provided quality education to its student body. AR reading, I-Ready, and many other programs that are in the public schools. I appreciate the teachers and the curriculum they teach empowers 34-year-old children to read on an elementary level. This is amazing, to say the least. The students also attend educational and recreational trips during the summer sessions. My family was truly blessed to have Dr. Stoot and faculty to help my grandson academically and personally. Thank you, Rise Up Academy, you stand alone in excellence. I encourage families to visit the school and see this for themselves.
5 1/31/2013
The staff at Greater Trinity are outstanding my grandchildren have excelled in the short time they have been attending Thank you
Endorse Rise Up Academy. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles

Social Emotional Learning: Education's Hidden Symphony
A musician's perspective on Social Emotional Learning reveals how this educational framework orchestrates success through five essential emotional competencies.

A Roadmap For Starting A Private School
Use this roadmap as a set of talking points with your trusted mentors and professionals to start the private school of your dreams. You're not alone. Over the years, hundreds of folks like you have had the same dream. From Quintilian to Maria Montessori to Lucy Madeira Wing, visionary educators have established schools to teach according to their beliefs and methodologies.

December 31, 2024
The Spectrum of Islamic Education: From Secular to OrthodoxThis article explores the importance of Islamic K-12 education in today's secular society, providing a roadmap for parents to nurture their children's faith and academic success. Through a question-and-answer format between a parent and an imam, it addresses key aspects such as the types of Islamic education available, when to start, and how to balance religious and secular learning. The essay emphasizes the spiritual and moral benefits of instilling Islamic values in young people, offering practical advice and inspiration for families seeking to raise well-rounded and faithful individuals.