Auburn Classical Academy

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10 reviews
Grades
K-8
Type
Private

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I would not recommend this school for anyone that is neurodivergent. The lower school memorizes and regurgitates facts. There is no critical thinking until middle school, and no room for creativity. The teacher didn’t seem to care whether our child was engaged in the material. The testing environment was toxic (the teacher would take children outside the room to tell them when their grades were unacceptable, but everyone knew why they were leaving the room). Kids frequently would cry over their tests scores. Everyone knew each other’s scores. Low test scores were treated as if this was a failure on the child’s part, instead of an indication to the teacher that there was an adjustment that needed to made to her teaching. There is no flexibility, and the legalistic drive towards perfectionism has given birth to division and pride on the part of the students and the teachers. When someone messes up, their mistakes are pointed out in derision. Despite being a Christian school, they selectively show grace to some, and not to others. Emails to the principal are not answered in a timely manner, and there is a general disorganization concerning their admission as well as other aspects. A parent’s concerns about how a child is treated by other students, such as possible bullying or clique behavior, is brushed aside if it wasn’t viewed directly, and requires no investigation by the administration. This created a very anxious and lonely environment for our child.
Posted by a parent on 11/15/2023
ACA is more than we dreamed. Our children are working at a higher academic level than we thought possible. The staff is amazing...filled with such truth yet covered in love and grace. My husband and I were "public school people" and thought private school was superfluous. Maybe some are but not ACA. We will make whatever financial sacrifice is necessary to keep them at ACA, it's just that special. As my once skeptical husband now says, "I would never want a penny back. ACA is the best thing we could give our children."
Posted by a parent on 2/5/2019
This is an amazing school that truly focuses on the child to maximize their learning opportunities. The teachers at this school are unbelievable. Auburn Classical Academy is highly recommended.
Posted by a parent on 8/23/2018
This school has been a tremendous blessing in our family. We are so thankful that God put ACA into our path. Our children love this sweet school and really feel like a part of a family. We originally sought out ACA for its Christian environment but have also been most impressed with the Classical curriculum. We overall have been delighted with the school and look forward to being a part of it for many years!
Posted by a parent on 1/31/2013
Remarkable. The teachers are the most engaging, life-giving, and intellectually stimulating of any I have known - sparking curiosity, nurturing, all while demanding hard work. Sadly, we moved away. My children still miss their teachers and speak of them dearly. I am not sure any others will ever compare.
Posted by a community member on 3/12/2012
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Auburn schools - Auburn Classical Academy is located at 1901-B Waverly Pkwy, Auburn AL 36830. Auburn Classical Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels K-8.

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