We offer a cutting-edge education for a unique set of learners, all within small classrooms and a curriculum tailored for gifted students.
VISION
ACE students embrace a complex and progressive curriculum, thrive in academic environments and confront challenges with creativity and flexibility.
MISSION
ACE Academy provides a personalized education for gifted learners within a nurturing community.
WHO WE SERVE
We embrace the term gifted and use gifted education research to guide our teaching and provide an exceptional educational experience to those we serve.
At ACE Academy, we provide specialized coursework and learning in small class sizes -specifically designed to challenge those gifted and talented students who are looking for more than what “regular” schools can offer. We embrace the term gifted and use gifted education research to guide our teaching and provide an exceptional educational experience to those we serve.
Our teachers and staff recognize the gifts that someone brings to the classroom are so much more than just a score on a test. We foster a safe learning environment where students can share their gifts of humor, kindness, compassion, empathy and creativity.
We empower students to recognize strengths, celebrate successes, overcome challenges, and encourage them to take risks while failing with humor and humility.
Authentic Learning
Authentic Learning
Experiencing authentic learning motivates students to take risks and become leaders.
Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset
Developing a growth mindset means having a strong work ethic, grit, and resourcefulness.
Effective Learning
Effective Learning
Effective learning requires depth and complexity, inquiry, risk-taking, optimism, and curiosity.
Diversity and Self-Acceptance
Diversity and Self-Acceptance
Celebrating diversity while practicing self-acceptance helps develop ethical values, moral courage and emotional character.
Impactful Contributions
Impactful Contributions
Making positive and meaningful contributions to improve our world involves innovation, creativity, and collaboration.
Proven Instruction
Proven Instruction
Teaching requires focus and grounding in proven pedagogy, the discovery of evolving best practices, and honoring the tradition of mentorship, collaboration, and collegiality.
ACE Academy is accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancedEd/SACS/CASI) through 2027.
IS ACE RIGHT FOR US?
Your child seeks more academically challenging classroom environments
Your child shows excitement and energy in dynamic discussions, work assignments, and projects
Your child would thrive alongside other gifted children
Your child thrives on tailored learning, delivered by a top-notch teams of teachers and staff
Your family is enthusiastic about learning and positively contributing to our community
Begin the application process
If you’re interested in learning more about ACE Academy, please contact us at 512-206-4070 or email admissions@austingifted.org. We appreciate your interest and look forward to assisting you in any way we can.
“My son was hesitant to switch schools in 3rd grade. But what we found was more than a school. We found community, camaraderie, and passion for learning. He's so happy at ACE and hasn't looked back!”
Evelyn G.
Parent
“All the things that I'm good at seem to just emerge-writing, film making-many things that I never really knew that I could do; but I discovered how to do them at ACE.”
Luke B.
Student
“For someone who actually and truly gets joy out of learning, for learning's sake, it's pretty much the perfect school”
Amelia H.
Student
“I like the free-flowing style which not only allows for more interesting experiments in science, but it also allows you to learn in a way that benefits you.”
Ethan C.
Student
“ACE teachers teach us well and if we stay here long enough, we will become good adults.”
Setara M.
Student
ACE Academy is accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancedEd/SACS/CASI) through 2027. ACE Academy is a 501(c)3 school.
