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Acera empowers students to explore their passions through personalized learning paths and passion-driven projects, igniting their love of learning. In our dynamic community, creative and innovative thinking drives problem-solving and discovery. Here, students grow into confident thinkers, leaders, and citizens ready and eager to make a difference in the world.

At Acera, students engage in rigorous, meaningful learning personalized to their readiness and interests. Our day program is grounded in the belief that gifted students thrive when they are challenged appropriately and supported authentically. Within a culture of intellectual curiosity and purposeful learning, teachers design experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. We collaborate with leading researchers and institutions to pilot innovative STEM and interdisciplinary programs—ensuring our students engage with real-world ideas and tools, not just classroom theory.

We are currently accepting rolling admissions applications for the 2025-26 school year, subject to classroom availability

For those interested in early decision for the 2026-27 school year, applications are due by November 14, 2025. Regular decision applications must be submitted by January 15, 2026.

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“The level of flexibility of the school is really unparalleled, as well as the level of instruction. Where else can your 6th grader do Algebra II and Precalculus material? And not because the school is about pushing kids ahead, but because this is truly the right level for them, and they are enjoying it and are coming home energized and excited about their math classes (and even homework)?”

“If I were to give one advice to parents considering Acera, it would be this: please consider it for your girls. Somehow it’s more typical to think of a STEAM school for boys (especially those who are bored in other schools), but girls sometimes tend to fit in better in other environments, and so it may be that a family thinks that they are doing well enough. I used to think that we knew our daughter, and that she was happy in her previous school, and that we were transferring our kids to Acera because it would be a great fit for our son. I had no idea just how wonderful, and how needed it was for our daughter also.”

“Our child has only been at Acera for 6 months, and in that time she has grown and developed in more ways than she had in 4.5 years in public school. There is more for us to learn about Acera, but it is clear that she is thriving and loving learning, which is extremely important to us.”

“Encouraging creativity and complex problem solving is another great philosophy of Acera that we love. This has helped my child to go beyond what he is comfortable and challenge his thinking. He complains a lot less about being bored.”

“Acera’s ability based grouping really allows children to reach their potential without a ceiling.”

“Acera students feel truly respected and in charge of their learning. Since kids of all grades tend to see each other regularly, younger students always see what they will soon be capable of. Acera’s atmosphere is one where a student truly feels like they can do anything they set their mind to.”

“Personalized education that stretches but supports each student. An amazing community and learning environment.”

Acera Facts

Get to know more about our school and what makes us truly unique.

Average Enrollment

Enrollment ranges from 114 to 143 students.
Half of our students are in grades 6-8.

114 - 143

A regional hub

Serving 26+ Communities, just 10 miles from Boston

26+

Diversity

Of students identify as students of color.

40%