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A Wexford K-12 School Empowering Young Heroes to Change the World

Where Learner-Driven Education Ignites Curiosity, Character, and Courage

250+ Acton Academies Worldwide

10,000+ Happy Families

1,000+ Acton Graduates

Acton Academy Pittsburgh

Helps Pre-K - 12th Grade Students Discover And Grow Their Unique Strengths

Because The World Needs Them

School, As We Know It, Was Designed In 1893

Our school was born different. Acton Academy is one of the newest and most innovative (and downright coolest) school designs in the world. Each Acton school was founded by parents who believe there is a better way to educate their children and help other like-minded families in their community.

What Is Acton Academy?

What Exactly Is The Difference Between Acton Academy And Other Schools?

Acton Academy uses the latest technology in a self-paced learning environment that is designed to foster responsibility, goal-setting, and teamwork. Acton students are empowered to thrive in a world that needs independent, motivated thinkers and learners.
We believe students learn by doing. Whether it’s launching a startup business, creating a tidepool habitat, playing a musical instrument, painting a mosaic, or programming a robot, Acton students are building real-life skills in the classroom every day.

We believe the learning experience is much richer when the teacher (“Guide”) offers insightful questions and facilitates hands-on learning. Guides use the Socratic method, always responding to students’ questions with new questions. This exchange hones students’ critical thinking skills. No boring sit in your desk teacher-led lecture-style learning at Acton!
Acton Academy is “student led.” This means young people take ownership of their education and peer relationships. Acton students learn to think independently, take responsibility and embrace challenge. They are being prepared to bring their own unique genius to the world.

We encourage our students to develop personal virtues such as honesty, hard work, responsibility, kindness and empathy. Armed with purpose and good character, we believe our students will launch into adulthood prepared to find their calling and change the world.

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Endorsed by:

Seth Godin

Gary Vee

Sal Khan

Jordan Peterson

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Are You Frustrated With The Old, Traditional Educational Model That Teaches Students To Spit Out Facts And Pass State-Mandated Tests?

Our Promise To Your Child

We believe each of our students will find a passion – something they love and have a gift to do – finding and pursuing this gift we call the Hero’s Journey. Our mission is to equip our students with the skills and tools they will need to find and pursue their life’s purpose.

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.

Don’t Just Give Your Child An Education.

Help Them Find Their Calling In Life.

"Acton Academy is one of the most important education developments in the world. The story behind the ideas, the school, and the movement is a must read.”

Tom Van der Ark

CEO of Getting Smart

Need To Know MORE About What Acton Academy Can Do For Your Child?

At Acton Academy, We Call Our Classrooms "Studios" Because Students Are Learning Through Movement, Exploration, And Hands-On Activities.

Ages 4-7 Years Old

Spark Studio

Spark Studio is where our youngest heroes begin to build independence, coordination and concentration. The room is filled with Montessori materials and space for movement, inviting children to learn by doing. Learners set simple goals, work individually or with friends and develop fine‑motor skills and self‑discipline through hands‑on activities.

Early reading, writing and math are introduced at each child’s pace using real materials and guidance. There are no tests or homework—learning happens through play, projects and plenty of outdoor time. Spark Studio is a warm, mixed‑age community where kindness and curiosity are celebrated.

Ages 8-11 Years Old

Elementary Studio

The Elementary Studio is where children develop a deep love of learning and kindness in relationships with others. This studio builds a foundation of learning and discovery through personalized Core Skills, exploratory Quest projects and play.

Core Skills – reading, writing, math and computer science – are self-paced and mastery-based using adaptive technology. Students explore the arts, sciences, history and natural world through hands-on projects each afternoon.

Ages 12-15 Years Old

Middle School Studio

The Middle School Studio is for students ages 12-15 who have already proven that they are able to work independently.

They will have opportunities and responsibility to expand their education, including apprenticeships each year with heroes in the community.

Students continue collaborating, building their character and friendships with their studio-mates who will challenge and support them through peer review of their work.

Ages 16-18 Years Old

Launchpad Studio

Our hero has faced many challenges up to this point and has come out on the other side. Now comes one of their biggest challenges yet: high school.

As the hero prepares for the end of their school journey and the beginning of the next one - whatever that may be.

Launchpad works to help them create as many tools as possible to assist in their future quests in life. This is where their responsibility as the oldest members of the Academy really takes shape.