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A+ Children’s Academy

Tuition-free, K-6 public charter school in Columbus, Ohio

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Hands-On Learning

Art, PE & Outdoor Education

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Tuition-free, Public Community School

Free breakfast, lunch & summer programs

Welcome to A+ Children's Academy!

A+ Children’s Academy is celebrating 15 years of offering school choice to South Columbus families! We offer an accredited, standards-based academic program enriched by hands-on, small-group learning. Our well-rounded program emphasizes instruction in the Arts, PE & Outdoor Education.

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Wed 13

Virtual Storytime with The Grinch

December 13 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Thu 14

Merry Christmas Party

December 14 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Wed 20

Winter Break – School Closed

December 20, 2023 - January 2, 2024

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Now Enrolling K-6

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Recent News

Kindergarten Registration Now Open for Fall 2024!

Build a strong academic foundation from the start! Our Kindergarten program emphasizes hands-on learning, small group environments, Art, PE & Outdoor Education. Save your child’s seat for the 2024-25 school year and apply today! Apply Now »

Congratulations A+ Children Academy!

We are excited to be recognized by the Ohio Department of Education with three stars for Progress, four stars for Gap closing, three stars for Early Literacy, three stars overall, 100% TGRG Pass Rate, and 19% Performance Increase! Apply now to our award-winning school »

New Offerings for Fall 2023

The back-to-school season is in full swing, and we’re happy to share exciting news about our growing program at A+ Children’s Academy. Here is some of what students can expect when they return this fall: Significant academic gains New STEM and Tech options New partnerships with Columbus Metro Library, Scioto Rec Center & Reeb Center Educational field trips throughout…

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Benefits of Outdoor Education

During the pandemic, many schools across the country tried outdoor learning as a way to boost students’ physical and mental health. At A+ Children’s Academy, we make outdoor education a regular part of our program, and we’ve experienced a host of benefits: Engagement—When students are excited about a lesson, their…

Under New Management!

In July, A+ Children’s Academy joined ACCEL Schools, one of the top-performing charter school networks in the United States. ACCEL serves over 80 public charter schools and over 30,000 students. A firm believer and strong advocate for school choice for families, ACCEL schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect…

The ACCEL Schools Difference

We are a proud member of ACCEL Schools—a public charter school network serving thousands of PK-12 students throughout the United States. ACCEL was founded in 2012 by the early pioneers of online learning. Our leadership believes that all children, regardless of location or socio-economic background, deserve a quality education that…

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