Acton Difference
Montessori-Inspired. Learner-Driven. Real-World.
Explore the pillars that make Acton Academy Columbus different. Click any box to learn more.
Learner-Driven
Goals, ownership, and daily accountability.
Montessori-Inspired
Independence, focus, and responsibility.
Children’s Business Fair
Entrepreneurship with real customers.
STEM & Maker Projects
Build, test, fail, iterate.
Project-Based Quests
Multi-week, real-world challenges.
Growth Mindset
We learn through failures.
Community Connections
Experts, field trips, and real experiences.
Public Exhibitions
Real work, real audience.
Mastery Over Grades
Progress when ready.
Socratic Discussions
Think clearly. Speak boldly.
Microschool Community
A tight-knit, multi-age studio.
Studio Ownership
Ownership, systems, and responsibility.
Ready to Begin the Journey?
If you’re looking for a school that treats your child as a hero on a unique journey—not a number in a system—we’d love to meet your family.