Spartek Academy: An Acton Academy, is a 21st-century school for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Learner-driven technology, Socratic discussions, hands-on projects, and real-world apprenticeships are how we prepare our students to find their calling and change the world.
Students learn to be curious, independent learners and love lifelong learning.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Year Founded
2021
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
Our beliefs:
- We believe each child has a gift that can change the world in a profound way.
- We believe in a closely connected family of lifelong learners.
- We believe in learning to learn, learning to do, and learning to be.
- We believe in economic, political, and religious freedom.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Spartek Academy : An Acton Academy?
The application deadline for Spartek Academy : An Acton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Spartek Academy : An Acton Academy is Fusion Academy Columbia (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Celebration Christian Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bet Yeladim Inc (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bet Yeladim Inc
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
8910 Route 108, Suite D
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-7378
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-7378
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 160 students
9008 Red Branch Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-3100
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-3100
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 102 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
5633 Waterloo Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 730-1500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 730-1500
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
Global Children Montessori School ![Global Children Montessori School Photo]( "Global Children Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
4790 Baugher Farm Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 241-5771
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 241-5771
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
6080 Foreland Garth
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Columbia ![Fusion Academy Columbia Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Columbia Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
HCHC Leadership Academy ![HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program]( "HCHC Leadership Academy Photo - Sprout Program")
Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
3.2 miles
Gr: K-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aami Bible Institute
(Baptist)
6508 Irwin Way
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Linwood School
Special Education School
3421 Martha Bush Dr
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 465-1352
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 465-1352
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6080 Foreland Garth
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
4465 Montgomery Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 461-6070
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 461-6070
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 384 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 1
Fusion Academy Columbia ![Fusion Academy Columbia Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Columbia Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Julia Brown Schools ![Julia Brown Schools Photo - Call us to schedule a tour of our Montessori School in Columbia!]( "Julia Brown Schools Photo - Call us to schedule a tour of our Montessori School in Columbia!")
Montessori School
9760 Owen Brown Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-3 Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Columbia Montessori School
Montessori School
10508 Marble Faun Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 772-8353
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 772-8353
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students Avg. class size: 16 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bet Yeladim Inc
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
8910 Route 108, Suite D
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-7378
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-7378
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 160 students
9008 Red Branch Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-3100
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-3100
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 102 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
5633 Waterloo Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 730-1500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 730-1500
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-K
Global Children Montessori School ![Global Children Montessori School Photo]( "Global Children Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
4790 Baugher Farm Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 241-5771
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 241-5771
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
6080 Foreland Garth
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 95% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7100 Churchill Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 288-8400
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 288-8400
9240.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 635 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
977 Balls Hill Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 442-5800
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 442-5800
9240.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 997 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6520 Georgetown Pike
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 287-2700
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 287-2700
9240.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7401 Persimmon Tree Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0540
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0540
9241.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6520 Dalroy Ln
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1270
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1270
9241.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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