An Academy
Built on Tradition​

As a Hillsdale College Member School, Naples Classical Academy is a public community school that provides a tuition-free, classical liberal arts education in the Naples area in grades K-12.

Tuition-Free Education

We are a tuition-free public charter school open to all students

Classical Curriculum

Our classical liberal arts curriculum encourages a well rounded and deeply formative education

Traditional Pedagogy

Our teachers are experts in their fields and they lead our students through direct instruction and Socratic questioning

Spring Recital on Saturday, May 3rd

We are an A-Rated school!

The State of Florida has awarded NCA the highest designation for a public or charter school.

Education makes good persons, and good persons act nobly.
- Plato

Who we are

Our vision is to have a citizenry worthy of the legacy of our country’s founders developed through a classical, great-books curriculum designed to engage the student in the deepest questions about truth, goodness, and beauty.

Vision & Mission

To Train the Minds and Improve the Hearts

Our Vision

A citizenry developed through engagement with the deepest questions of truth, goodness, and beauty

Our Mission

To train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a classical education

Why Classical Education?

An Education of the Whole Person

At Naples Classical Academy, we strive to offer enrichment and to develop character through a classical education in the liberal arts and sciences.

Emphasis on virtue, knowledge, and character

Our mission is to train the minds and improve the hearts of young people.

Traditional classroom with low technology

Our teachers teach and our students study. Technology is a tool, but our teachers deliver instruction.

Content-rich curriculum

Students learn about historical events, characters, stories, fables, myths, scientific facts, and mathematical proofs.

Study at Naples

See what makes us stand out from the rest

Athletics

Academic excellence

Faculty & Staff

Brightwheel Summer Camp

June 1st - July 24th

Latest Announcements

Weekly Newsletter – 2.27.26

Dear NCA Families, We have had an inspired week of learning at NCA! From our 5th graders demonstrating their knowledge of nature conservation through artistic

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Dear NCA Families, We wrapped up the final week of term three, and finished it on Friday with KG-first grade Greek Field Day and an early-release for all scholars. Our school […]

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Dear NCA Families, We have had an inspired week of learning at NCA! From our 5th graders demonstrating their knowledge of nature conservation through artistic brochures, to our student government […]

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Dear NCA Families, We have completed another great week together at Naples Classical Academy. As we move into the final 10 weeks of this school year, there are many family-oriented […]

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Dear NCA Families, It’s hard to believe that we have come to the midway point of February! We have enjoyed another good week at NCA, and we have some important […]

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Dear NCA Families, I hope that all of our Patriot families have enjoyed a good week, even with the cold weather we’ve had of late. Our school staff played in […]

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Our Parent-Teacher Coalition is hosting The Great Inflatable 5K right here at NCA! All current and FUTURE Patriots are welcome to come and put your COURAGE and PERSEVERANCE on display! […]

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Barney Charter School Initiative (BCSI)

Hillsdale College K-12 Member School

Naples Classical Academy is a Hillsdale College Member School. Our partnership provides the curriculum for all scholars K-12, training & conferences for faculty, staff, & board members, and continuous guidance throughout the year in all areas. As a Member School, Naples Classical Academy enjoys the connection to Hillsdale College and other member school which allows for a true classical school and culture.

the naples classical school building

Join Us for An Upcoming Tour

Prospective parents, are you looking for an excellent education for your child?

Attend Open House

Join us for an overview of our academic philosophy, academic plan, school culture, student life, athletics, clubs, and a detailed explanation of the enrollment process.

March 21, 2026, 10am -12pm