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Your child is destined to be a
world-changer.

At Acton Academy Del Mar, we provide alternative education designed for the future, offering a personalized and innovative approach that empowers students from Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, Carlsbad, and Carmel Valley. With elements of Montessori-inspired learning, we encourage self-directed exploration and hands-on experiences to help children thrive.

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Do you believe learning to do and learning to be are more important than textbooks alone?

Do you believe your child has the potential to change the world?

Do you believe in a closely connected family of lifelong learners?

A 21st-century school in the heart of Coastal San Diego

  • 21st Century Learning: Drawing from Montessori principles and modern innovations, we focus on project-based learning, real-world problem-solving, and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Personalized Education: Each child is unique, much like in Montessori classrooms, and we tailor learning paths to meet their needs and pace.
  • Leadership & Character Building: Beyond academics, we foster leadership, character, and strong relationships, inspired by child-centered and multi-age classroom practices.

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Endorsed by:

Seth Godin

Gary Vee

Sal Khan

Heather Staker

What makes Acton Academy Del Mar Different?

As part of the acclaimed Acton Academy Network, we offer a learner-driven approach to education that blends Montessori-inspired self-direction with the use of cutting-edge technology and real-world projects. Our students learn both core academic skills and the mindsets needed to thrive in a fast-changing world.

Learn to Learn

The world is changing fast. The skills of tomorrow aren't the skills of today. Take with you a DIY toolbox of curiosity, grit, trial-and-error, joy, and perseverance. You've confronted new things before. You can learn anything.

Learn to Do

What skills do you need to change the world? Every day we're standing in the shoes of doctors, designers, presidents, and builders, learning the skills and tools that heroes have mastered. We call it a Quest.

Learn to Be

No other accomplishment matters unless you've built a life you're proud of. Have you become a good person? What relationships have you nurtured? What habits have become part of your character?

Traditional School

  1. Rows of desks and a teacher at the blackboard
  2. Memorization and testing of rules and facts
  3. Report card measures your success
  4. One teacher lectures to many students
  5. Worksheets just like our grandparents used
  6. School like a factory with bells, shifts, and one-size-fits-all

Acton Academy Del Mar

  • Work collaboratively like at Google
  • Learn real skills and apply them in projects
  • Set personalized goals then transparently track progress
  • Everyone's a teacher; everyone's a student
  • Professional tools for art, engineering, and storytelling; cutting-edge adaptive tech for Core Skills
  • School like a journey, with big goals, mentors, tools, and a destination you care about

Find out if Acton Academy Del Mar is the perfect fit for your family

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We’d love to hear from you! Start by letting us know you’re interested. This is the first step in discovering how we can support your child's growth.

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Quick Questionnaire

Help us learn more about your family’s needs by filling out a short questionnaire. This will help us understand if Acton Academy Del Mar is right for you.

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Meet in Person

Once we review your application, we’ll invite you for an in-person meeting. This is a chance to discuss any questions and see if we’re the right fit for each other.

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