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Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale

2250 SW 31st Ave - Building B Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Tel: (844) 284-7460
www.actonacademyfl.com

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $15,000
  • Acceptance rate: 40%
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Imagine a school day where the adults step back, and the students progressively take full ownership of their education.
  • Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale is a non-traditional K-12 private/alternative school based in the Riverland neighborhood.
  • We focus on Montessori-inspired and real-world experiences for our students, in a way that encourages them to take full ownership of their education.
  • Literally, the adults step back and the students take on the roles to run the school.
  • No Tests.
  • No Homework.
  • No Teachers.
  • Yet the Acton model has a proven track record of high rates of achievement and more data collected/measured than any other type of approach to education.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 70 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $15,000
  • Acceptance rate: 40%
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Lowest average acceptance rates

School Facts

School Type
School with Special Program Emphasis
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeActon Academy Fort Lauderdale
Pre-K5
Kind5
15
25
35
45
55
65
75
85
95
105
115
125
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Year Founded
2021

Student Body

Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
Average Class Size
16 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
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% on Financial Aid
95%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,000
Acceptance Rate
40%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Martina Slaven

School Notes

  • What makes Acton Academy so different? Acton Academy uses the latest technology in a self-paced learning environment 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 children learn best 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 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. 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 believe in the power of apprenticeships. Beginning in Agora, our students have apprenticeships in a field they are passionate about. Acton students have interned with doctors, entrepreneur bakers, plumbers, attorneys and graphic designers. What will your child choose? We encourage our students to develop 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 own calling and change the world.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale cost?
Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale?
The acceptance rate of Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale is 40%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Florida with low acceptance rates.
What is Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale's ranking?
Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale?
The application deadline for Acton Academy Fort Lauderdale is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Fort Lauderdale, FL is $15,123 for elementary schools and $20,273 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Fort Lauderdale, FL is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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