Our Admissions Process

Our goal is to make the application process as smooth as possible. We are here to support you throughout the process and answer questions specific to your family's situation.

What Parents Are Saying

Augustine has been a safe place for our kids to grow socially, spiritually and academically. They started in late Grammar School grades, and the faculty have been so gracious in helping them transition well. We're grateful! - Emily

I am always struck by the atmosphere of joy that pervades ACA. Because Augustine can openly teach from a Christ-centered worldview, the school successfully instills virtues of respect, charity, and goodness in the students. It shows in the spirit of friendship among the students. - Joan

Why Us?

Choosing a school is one of the most significant decisions a family makes. It’s about more than academics alone—it’s about the teachers who will guide your child, the habits of mind they will develop, and the community they will grow within as friendships are formed and character is shaped.

At Augustine Classical Academy, students are immersed in sustained study, shared traditions, and life together in community. They wrestle with enduring ideas, learn to evaluate arguments thoughtfully, and grow in discernment. Our goal is not simply academic success, but the formation of capable, thoughtful young people—prepared for the demands of college and equipped to live faithfully and responsibly in the world.

Financial Aid

We offer need-based Financial Aid, which can be applied for after admission to the school. In addition to general need-based tuition assistance, we have two specific funds endowed by generous donors, which fund need-based tuition assistance at Augustine:

The Lisa Fijal Tuition Assistance Memorial Fund. Established in 2023 in memory of Lisa Fijal in honor of her service to ACA as a founding teacher and faithful supporter of the ministry of the school, this fund enables students in need the opportunity to receive the education Augustine offers and which Lisa poured her life into.

The St. John Henry Newman Catholic Student Tuition Assistance Memorial Fund.  Established in 2023, this fund enables Catholic students need-based tuition assistance to receive an education at Augustine.

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Augustine Classical Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational or administrative policies, financial aid and scholarship programs, athletics or other school-administered programs. Students are enrolled based on evidence of their ability to thrive in Augustine Classical Academy's Christian, classical course of studies and culture. In addition, subject to the Constitution of the United States and all applicable state and federal laws, Augustine Classical Academy does not discriminate in its employment practices.

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