The Hero's Journey Begins Here


What if the purpose of school
was to guide children to find a calling and change the world?
Everything would look different.​

Acton Academy is more than a school. 
It's a quest to begin a Hero's Journey -
​to discover one's greatest gifts and the grand wonders of the world.

What Is Acton Academy?

Acton Marietta is a 21st century one-room schoolhouse, with ages mixed so that peers can learn from and teach each other.  Through our blended learning model, instruction is tailored to each individual student, but delivered with the camaraderie and collaboration of learning within a community of peers. 

We  believe every child is a genius with unique strengths and potential.   At Acton, we encourage the pursuit of goals, dreams, and a calling in life. We create an environment that inspires joyful learning, cultivating the habits of lifelong learners.

Acton aims to inspire, equip, and connect our learners.​

​​ INSPIRE with hero stories 
EQUIP with real-world tools and models
CONNECT a tribe of deeply committed families of lifelong learners

Join the Education Revolution

​We are part of the Acton Academy network of independent schools.  With more than 150 locations and growing, Acton is turning learning upside down across the United States and around the world!

What makes Acton unique?
  • Student-Driven
  • Socratic Teaching 
  • Character Development
  • Deep Respect for the Child  
  • Multi-Age Setting
  • Hands-On Projects
  • Growth Mindset Training
  • Real-World Apprenticeships
  • Blended Learning
  • Peer Feedback
  • Student Self-Governance
  • Entrepreneurial Journey
  • Mastery Emphasis
  • 21st Century Skills
  • Closely-Connected Community
  • Presentation Practice
​"Acton Academy is grounded in trusting children and believing they can handle big responsibilities.  Through the ambiguity and messiness of life and learning, we see children rise up and embrace the mindset of heroes - people who take responsibility for their choices, get back up after falling down, and refuse to quit, even when it's hard. We see children learning how to learn and loving it."
- Laura Sandefer
​Original Acton Academy Co-Founder


​Start the Journey Today!