ACADEMY FOR CLASSICAL EDUCATION

Academy For Classical Education is a public charter school that is part of the Bibb County school district, located in Macon, GA with about 1,541 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 11th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 97 teachers, Academy For Classical Education has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Academy For Classical Education (ACE) in Macon, Georgia, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through a rigorous, content-rich curriculum rooted in the classical tradition. Unlike traditional public schools, ACE focuses on the “trivium” model—a systematic approach to education consisting of grammar, logic, and rhetoric—which is designed to cultivate students’ critical thinking skills, historical literacy, and mastery of foundational subjects. The school’s academic culture emphasizes high standards, moral character development, and a comprehensive study of the humanities, mathematics, and the sciences, often utilizing primary sources to ground student learning in the Western intellectual tradition.

Located on New Forsyth Road, ACE operates as a high-demand school of choice for the Macon community, drawing families who value a structured, disciplined environment and a focus on liberal arts. The school prides itself on fostering a community where students are challenged to become articulate, virtuous, and well-rounded citizens. Because of its charter status, the academy maintains a unique autonomy that allows it to prioritize its specific classical mission while remaining tuition-free and accessible to the public, consistent with Georgia’s charter school regulations.

For more information, contact Academy For Classical Education at (478) 747-5310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.