Acton Academy Lincoln
Tel:
(402) 858-5151
Empower Your Child For Life. Your child will thrive at this K-8 private school as they discover and grow their unique strengths.
If you`re like most Acton Academy parents, you want your kids to find their calling whatever that is and make a positive difference in the world.
You want them to be confident, independent learners who can tackle anything they set their minds to.That`s our vision for students, too.
From the self-directed learning environment to the entrepreneurial Business Fairs, and the Montessori elements for our youngest learners, Acton brings out the unique interests and talents of every child and prepares them to be world-changers.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 13 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,900
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School News
- New School Opening in Lincoln | 1011 News - 09/21/2020 - It`s called Acton Academy Lincoln and is an alternative for parents who don`t want their kids to follow traditional K-12 learning.
- Acton's Zach Harsin Talks with School Choice Nebraska - 08/26/2020 - Disruptive innovation has finally come to K-12 education, and in this podcast episode, we learn all about Acton Academy, a growing Socratic-based learning option.
Top Placements
Acton Academy Lincoln places among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 13 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 10% State avg.: 16% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,900 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Zach Harsin |
School Notes
- Childhood should be about the discovery of self. We are a place where kids are free to be kids while learning how to be kind, passionate, and powerful individuals capable of changing the world. By utilizing the latest technology and educational methods, we help empower Lions to be their greatest selves every day. We offer a truly different approach to school. Supported by the latest in technology and cognitive science, we move beyond the traditional tools of lectures, homework, high-stakes tests, and grades. At Acton Academy Lincoln, our students learn in collaborative classrooms of multi-age learners. Our flexible approach challenges each student with their differentiated learning plan and inspires them through real-world projects and experiences.
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Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Acton Academy Lincoln is College View Academy (4.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Peter's Catholic School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lincoln Knowledge Beginnings (1.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Grades: NS-PK
1.6 miles
6700 S 32Nd St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-1188 1.6 NS-PK
n/a - LincolnSt. Peter's Catholic School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 431 students
2.6 miles
4500 Duxhall Dr
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 421-6299 2.6 PK-8
431 - LincolnGood Shepherd Lutheran School(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: NS-7 | 64 students
2.7 miles
3825 Wildbriar Lane
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 423-7677 2.7 NS-7
64 - LincolnChild's View MontessoriMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-K | 31 students
3.2 miles
3341 Pioneers Blvd Ste 3
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 484-8277 3.2 PK-K
31 - LincolnSt. Mark Evangelical Lutheran School(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)Grades: K-8 | 45 students
3.2 miles
3840 S 19th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 904-7340 3.2 K-8
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