What We Offer

Portrait Showing Class Of Secondary Or High School Pupils Standing Outside School Building Hugging — Learn more about what sets Chance Academy apart from the rest, including smaller class sizes, frequent field trips, and more

Affordable Education, Small Class Sizes, and More…

Small class sizes: Our class setup for our community education programs enables students to have access to one-on-one support that allows them to grow their skillset.
Accessibility: Convenient location in Northeast DC
Affordable education: No one is turned away for inability to pay our modest tuition. Everyone is welcome.
Individualized learning goals: Each student has a personalized learning plan that is suited to their goals.
Frequent content-related field trips.
Arts-integrated classes.
Experiential and project-based learning.
Visual and performing arts classes.
Age-appropriate critical thinking and analysis challenge.
Regular, thorough instruction in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, health, and physical education.
A strong sense of community and belonging.

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If you are interested in learning more about our micro school/educational program and exploring whether Chance Academy is right for your child, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.

For immediate questions, call 240-746-2550

Frequently Asked Questions

: What is Chance Academy's approach to education?

Chance Academy is a private, affordable educational community in NE DC — bordering Prince George’s County, MD — that offers a unique approach to education through small class sizes, personalized learning plans, and an emphasis on social-emotional development. The program serves students ages 10 to 18 and focuses on developing balanced, compassionate thinkers while making quality education accessible with subsidized tuition options. No family is turned away for their inability to pay.

: What makes Chance Academy's approach to learning unique?

Small class sizes for personalized instruction, arts-integrated curriculum, and experiential learning methods allow students to receive individualized attention and develop at their own pace. Every student has agency and engages in self-directed learning paths, which they tailor to their specific goals.

: How does Chance Academy integrate social-emotional learning into its program?

Social-emotional learning is a core focus at Chance Academy, with daily check-ins, community-building, and social-emotional curriculum to support self-awareness, academic success, and positive experiences in and outside the classroom.

: What is the educational experience like at Chance Academy?

Chance Academy offers small class instruction in core courses, and experiential and purpose-focused learning, along with individualized learning plans, and hands-on, and Socratic instruction. Students enjoy arts-integrated classes, regular field trips, and a supportive environment emphasizing social-emotional development alongside academic growth. The multi-age cohort structure and daily study café help students develop organizational and executive function skills while reducing homework stress.