As part of the global Acton Academy network of over 300 schools, Tej Acton Academy is an innovative, independent K-8 microschool in Campbell where each child is guided to discover their inner genius. Join us as we reinvent education through a nurturing community, strong character development, real world projects, and self paced learning.

“I am confident that any randomly-selected ten-year-old from Acton would have succeeded instantly where at least some MIT graduates failed.”Matt Greenfield
Founder & Managing Partner, Rethink Education,
Editorial Board of the Yale University Journal of Law and Humanities.

“The most amazing outcome at Acton is that young heroes there are genuinely enthralled with learning. Simply said, they LOVE school.”Heather Staker
Christensen Institute and President of Ready to Blend. Co-author of Blended.

“Acton Academy is the gold standard in educational innovation. It prepares students to be leaders, problem solvers, and entrepreneurs in the real world.”Don Wettrick
‍Author and founder of StartEdUp.

"Acton Academy is one of the most important education developments in the world."Tom Vander Ark
CEO of Getting Smart, former Executive Director of Education for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

“I am confident that any randomly-selected ten-year-old from Acton would have succeeded instantly where at least some MIT graduates failed.”Matt Greenfield
Founder & Managing Partner, Rethink Education, Editorial Board of the Yale University Journal of Law and Humanities.

“Acton Academy is the gold standard in educational innovation. It prepares students to be leaders, problem solvers, and entrepreneurs in the real world.”Don Wettrick
‍Author and founder of StartEdUp.

School Designed For Innovation
^{Guiding Tomorrow's Leaders}

Traditional School

School is like a factory with bells, shifts, and a one-size-fits-all learning path

Same-age students sitting behind rows of desks

Rigid schedules and a fixed-pace lead to boredom and gaps in learning

Memorization and testing of rules and facts

One-dimensional assessment where a report card with letter grades measures success

One teacher is the authority; lecturing to many students and driving all learning

Acton Academy

School is a Hero's Journey with goals, mentors, tools, and a destination you care about

Work Collaboratively in Mixed-Age studios

Self-Paced Progression to Subject Mastery for a deep foundation without stress or homework

Multi-disciplinary, Real-World Projects for executive function and problem solving skills

Public Exhibitions, Mastery Transcripts, and Portfolios exemplify comprehensive learning and dazzle college admissions

Socratic Guides equip and inspire self-directed learning and critical thinking

REAL WORLD RESULTS

Founded in Austin, Texas, Acton Academy has grown into the world's largest microschool community over 15 years, with over 300 campuses in 30 countries. At Acton Academy, excellence is a way of life. Our students advance, on average, 2.5 grade levels ahead of their traditional school peers within three years; enabling them to enroll in college courses and graduate high school by age 16.
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Our graduates attend top universities, innovate at companies like Google and SpaceX, launch their own ventures, and contribute to organizations like the World Health Organization. They are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and determination to make a meaningful impact.
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More importantly, Acton Academy graduates understand who they are, where they want to go, and who they want to become. They are prepared to lead with courage, compassion, and integrity in an ever-changing world.

Families who choose Acton Academy often believe that:

- Children learn thoughtful decision-making by being trusted with real responsibility, through practice, not lectures.
- Motivation is built through ownership, not grades.
- Healthy competitiveness comes from internal standards, not external pressure.
- The ability to think through open-ended situations matters more than following directions.
- A child’s growth is academic, emotional, and social together.

This path requires courage from parents as well as children. Families resist over-protecting, allow productive struggle, and prioritize long-term growth in independence, confidence, and resilience over short-term ease and external reassurance, trusting the Hero’s Journey each child must walk to become capable, grounded, and whole.

"I value how the instructors instill leadership skills, allowing the students to take initiative in the classroom, encouraging daily discussions, having the students take ownership of their projects and then giving presentations in fron of their peers, family and visitors. My son is having fun while learning many subjects. Homework is not assigned, and now we have quality family time after school and evenings. At his previous school, he received good grades, but it was not enjoyable. I'm so glad to have found a new path for my son."

Frances

Tej AA Parent

"My 5 year old daughter started going to school for the first time here at Tej Acton. She absolutely loves going to school everyday and can't wait to tell us what she learns everyday. The school is very clean and you can tell the guides were carefully chosen to guide these children on their journey of education. The guides love the kids and are passionate about the children's learning process. Small class sizes are a huge bonus. Would definitely recommend!"

Tram D

Tej AA Parent

"My kids have been attending Tej Acton Academy for four years now and it has been the best thing that happpened to our family. Though our kids attended school in the very sought out Cupertino School District - I was always looking for something that wouldn't strip my kid of their essence and turn them into manufactured, streamlined robots. As a mom, I want my kids to be happy and to know how to handle adversity and come out the other side thriving. When I look at their education from this perspective, I know, without a doubt in my mind, Tej Acton Academy is where they will cultivate this."

Mansi

Tej AA Parent

What makes
Tej Acton Academy different?

Learner-driven communities run by heroes-in-the-making

Accredited by:

As seen in:

School Designed For Innovation
^{Guiding Tomorrow's Leaders}

Traditional School

Acton Academy

REAL WORLD RESULTS

Our Mission

_{We cultivate self-driven, responsible learners with the courage to embrace challenges, discover their innate potential, and pursue their calling that will change the world.}

Begin your Family's Journey

What makes Tej Acton Academy different?

Learner-driven communities run by heroes-in-the-making

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The Hero's Journey

Accredited by:

As seen in:

School Designed For InnovationGuiding Tomorrow's Leaders

Traditional School

Acton Academy

REAL WORLD RESULTS

Our Mission

We cultivate self-driven, responsible learners with the courage to embrace challenges, discover their innate potential, and pursue their calling that will change the world.

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Begin your Family's Journey

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What makes
Tej Acton Academy different?

School Designed For Innovation
^{Guiding Tomorrow's Leaders}

_{We cultivate self-driven, responsible learners with the courage to embrace challenges, discover their innate potential, and pursue their calling that will change the world.}