No. We are a full-time home education program — think of it like a professional homeschool group.

All learners who attend our program are homeschoolers who attend Monday-Friday from 8:30-2:30.

Please see our Tuition page.

Yes. We are an approved provider for the Personalized Education Program (PEP) Scholarship and the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA). We do not accept the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO).

At this time, we are only serving children ages 5 to 10, roughly kindergarten to fifth grade.

As our current learners in the Elementary Studio get older, we will open up a Middle School Studio and “Launchpad,” our version of a high school studio. The Middle School Studio is tentatively scheduled to open in August 2026.

Yes. You can request a tour here.

Our learners assist with our tours in order to help us evaluate prospective families. Their time is valuable, so we require families research our model BEFORE they request a tour to weed out “tire kickers.”

If you are curious and want to learn more, we recommend checking out our Acton Method and Resources pages.

Yes. We have year-round enrollment.

We are located at Nativity Episcopal Church on Del Rio Blvd. We are not a religious institution.

We are not specifically focused on preparing children for college becaue we’re focused on equipping them for life.

We focus on developing critical thinking, self-discipline, and entrepreneurial skills, which are essential for success beyond K-12 education. Our learners complete real-world projects, apprenticeships, and paid internships that sharpen their ability to communicate, problem-solve, and adapt.

By taking ownership of their education, they build the confidence and skills needed to thrive in any future path, whether it’s college, trade school, or entrepreneurship.

How does your curriculum differ from traditional schools?

We blend adaptive online tools, hands-on projects, and real-world apprenticeships instead of relying on a one-size-fits-all curriculum. Core subjects like math and reading are mastered through self-paced programs like Khan Academy and Lexia, while science, history, and the arts are explored through inquiry-based projects. This approach prioritizes mastery over memorization and fosters a deep understanding of concepts.

Read more about our method here.

Guides at Acton Academy don’t lecture or provide direct answers; instead, they ask thought-provoking questions and coach and challenge children to find their own solutions. Their role is to create a supportive, challenging environment where learners take ownership of their learning. By acting as mentors and facilitators, guides help these young heroes develop problem-solving skills, self-discipline, and a growth mindset.

To learn more about our mission, vision, and beliefs, click here.

To learn about our method, click here.

One important note: We don’t have teachers, we have Guides. Learn more about our model here.

Our current ratio is low at about 10 learners to 1 guide. However, Acton has the opposite goal of most private schools, tutors, and education alternatives: we want a high child-to-adult ratio. Our goal is to have 25 learners for every 1 adult, because our goal is to minimize the influence of adults on the studio so that we are truly learner-driven.

We look at a child’s whole development, using the rubric found here.

Learners progress through the studios by completing Badges in core skills like math, reading, writing, and even character development. To learn more about Badges and Studios, click here.

We are adamantly “anti-testing” — we do not believe that testing accurately measures a person’s ability to learn, do, or be. Unlike traditional schooling, we do not waste time and resources preparing for standardized tests.

The only tests our learners take are those that are required if they have a Step Up Scholarship. We do not waste any time in-studio preparing for these tests and place no importance on them. We leave it up to parents if they want to share the scores with their children.

All of our learners are homeschoolers. As such, they follow the standard process for Florida homeschoolers if they decide to transfer to a traditional school.

See No. 35 in this list of frequently asked questions from the Florida Department of Education for more information.

When we launch our Middle School Studio and Launchpad (our version of a high school studio), the primary focus will be on apprenticeships. Learners will reach out to local business leaders and ask them to be mentors.

The tentative launch date for the Middle School Studio is August 2026. The tentative date for Launchpad is August 2029.

We are not set up to provide special accommodations for children with special needs. Many Actons, including our own, have children with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and similar disabilities.

We evaluate on a case-by-case basis if we believe Acton is the right fit for each family.

We do not use IEPs.

During the hours that learners are in the studio, we limit the number of adults who can be in there so as to allow the learners to own their space and be completely independent. As such, we do not work with RBTs.

Acton incorporates many Montessori materials and principles — such as mixed-age groups, freedom within limits, large blocks of uninterrupted work time, learning through “discovery,” and freedom of movement — and combines them with the best 21st-century learning tools, real-world projects, and the Socratic method, which emphasizes asking and answering questions to cultivate critical thinking.

No. Though we are based inside of a church, we are a separate legal entity and do not have any religious affiliation. We have a diverse group of families enrolled ranging from Christians to Atheists.

What matters to us is that you have our shared values like curiosity, independence, growth mindset, and grit.

Yes. Children typically spend about 1 hour a day on technology. Older children may spend up to 2 hours.

We have a strict Technology Contract that each learner signs in order to have the privilege of using technology. We also have a no personal electronics policy. Any learner with a personal electronic device like a cell phone will put it in a bin when they come on campus and may receive it at the end of the day.

No. Acton Academy Port St. Lucie is an independent affiliate of the Acton Academy network. Acton affiliates share a mission, set of beliefs, and promises to families. But each Acton is different. Some have specific niches like tech, nature, or the arts. Individual affiliates adapt Acton’s model for the unique communities they serve. The Acton network supports affiliates with curriculum materials, learning tools, custom software, best practices, and more. 

You can learn more about the Acton Academy network by clicking here.

Acton is a place of growth for all parties involved — the learners, the guides, the owners, and you, the parents.

We expect the same thing from parents that we expect and foster in our learners. Be curious, be proactive. Embrace a growth mindset. 

Parents are seen as sponsors of their child’s learning journey, providing support and encouragement at home. They can set goals with their child and expectations.

Parents are expected to attend the Welcome Party, Parent Bootcamp, Parent Meetings, and Exhibitions, which occur at the end of every session.

Parents are also expected to empower their child to be in control of their education. That includes letting them fail and relying on their child for answers rather than “going behind their back” and asking the guide for information on their progress.

Parents must be able to trust their child to grow, fail, and take ownership of their own educational journey. If that

Acton Academy is ideal for families with curious learners who enjoy problem-solving and hands-on experiences. It benefits those who thrive in a flexible, more intimate environment where they can take ownership of their education.

Acton is ideal for families who:

• Use growth mindset language
• Assign responsibilities to their child such as chores
• Hold their children accountable to clear rules and expectations
• Believe their child is a true genius and more capable than they imagine
• Let their child be independent
• Trust their child
• Are comfortable with their child failing often and even publicly

Acton is not ideal for families who:

• Use fixed mindset language
• Do not trust their child
• Micromanage
• Rescue their child by solving their problems for them
• Try to prevent their child from experiencing failure
• Don’t play games with their child or always make sure their child wins because of how their child reacts when they lose
• Are unwilling to learn and grow with their child
• Are most concerned with their child being “happy” instead of finding purpose and being fulfilled