ATLANTA CLASSICAL ACADEMY

Atlanta Classical Academy (ACA) is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school located in the Chastain Park area of Atlanta. It is grounded in the classical tradition of education, which emphasizes a broad, liberal arts curriculum, the study of core virtues, and the development of strong character. The school is highly regarded for its rigorous academic standards and its commitment to training students to become thoughtful, articulate, and well-rounded citizens who are prepared for both higher education and meaningful lives.

The school’s pedagogy focuses on the "trivium"—a three-part process of grammar, logic, and rhetoric—which aims to teach students how to think critically rather than simply what to think. By prioritizing historical literature, primary source documents, mathematics, and the sciences, ACA encourages students to engage deeply with the "Great Conversation" of Western civilization. Complementing this intellectual focus is a school culture built on the deliberate cultivation of moral virtues, such as courage, honesty, and integrity, fostering a community that values both academic excellence and ethical behavior.