Launch your Hero’s Journey
Find a calling; change the world.

A Learner Driven Community
Serious commitments; genuine relationships; authentic accountability.

Powerful interactive technology
Self paced learning for Reading, Writing and Math.

The Socratic Method
Critical thinking skills and forging character.

Real World Quests and Apprenticeships
Hands on learning for 21st Century skills.

The Acton Academy mission is to inspire each child and parent who enters our doors to find a calling that will change the world.

Our promises to your child

He or she will:

Begin a Hero's Journey
Learn to be a curious, independent, lifelong learner.
Develop a deep respect for economic, political and religious freedoms.
Cherish the arts, wonders of the physical world and the mysteries of life on Earth.
Discover his or her most precious gifts and learn to use them to solve difficult problems.

Learning at Acton

Learn to learn

Socratic Discussions and self paced challenges equip children to be independent lifelong learners.

Learn to do

Hands-on Quests for Science, Entrepreneurship and the Arts prepare children for Apprenticeships and real world challenges.

Learn to be

The Hero’s Journey, relational covenants and real world consequences transform difficult decisions into virtuous habits.

A school for the 21st century

Rethinking Education:
Geniuses & Heroes

A TEDx talk by Jeff Sandefer, Acton Academy Co-founder.

Children's Business Fair

Businesses created and launched entirely by children.

Disruptive Education

Watch the award-winning short documentary about Acton Academy

Turn Learning Upside Down

An inside look at the Acton Academy studio.

Acton Academy Austin Middle School/Launchpad interviews

Learn about the student experience at Acton Academy.

A day with tomorrow's heroes

Take a look inside Acton Academy:

Visit our Elementary School blog.
Visit our Middle and High School Blog.
Read Laura Sandefer's blog for Acton Parents.

Visit our Studios

Elementary Studio

Learn to learn. Learn to do. Learn to be.

Middle School Studio

Work hard. Have fun. Find a calling.

Launchpad: High School Studio

Start the adventure of Your lifetime.

If you’d like to learn more about our story, order the book Courage to Grow.

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