Forge is an Acton Academy providing a non-traditional education experience.
A one room schoolhouse model that is learner driven (not just learner centric).
Strong focus on learning to learn and developing a love of learning over facts, tests, and formulas.
Learning is a combination of adaptive online self paced learning, project based learning, and socratic disucssion.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,500
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Leaders are Forged, Not Taught
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Brittani Johnson
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Forge: An Acton Academy cost?
Forge: An Acton Academy's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Forge: An Acton Academy?
The acceptance rate of Forge: An Acton Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.
When is the application deadline for Forge: An Acton Academy?
The application deadline for Forge: An Acton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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