Pioneer Academy: An Acton Academy

Pioneer Academy is part of a network of more that 250 Acton Academies worldwide.
We follow the learning design and model that Laura and Jeff Sandefer created at the original Acton Academy in Austin in 2009.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Socratic Discussions and self-paced challenges at Pioneer Acton Academy equip children to be independent lifelong learners. Hands-on Quests for Science, Entrepreneurship and the Arts prepare children for apprenticeships and real-world challenges. The "Hero's Journey," relational covenants, and real-world consequences transform difficult decisions into virtuous habits.
Source: Verified school update

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When is the application deadline for Pioneer Academy: An Acton Academy?
The application deadline for Pioneer Academy: An Acton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Summit County, OH is $8,020 for elementary schools and $18,948 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Summit County, OH is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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