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Core Values: Building Character, Integrity, and Respect

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Project-Based Learning: Fostering Independent Thinkers

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Instrumental Music: Building Confidence and Nurturing Creativity

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Core Knowledge Sequence Curriculum: Unlocking Potential

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Robotics: Cultivating Tomorrow's Innovators

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Why OTA?

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Old Town Academy is a top-ranked K through 8th grade charter school in San Diego, scoring above the state average by 11.79% in ELA and 18.43% in Math, with top rankings from Niche.com and a 9/10 rating from GreatSchools.org. Families get a small, personalized environment built around Core Knowledge academics, Project-Based Learning, Robotics, and Music, along with OTA's recognition as a Purple Star School supporting military families. A new campus is also planned for 2029, expanding OTA's ability to serve San Diego families for years to come.
The Osprey Social

The Osprey Social Dates

Join Old Town Academy for the Osprey Social, a fun evening of good connections and great school community, happening July 15th and August 4th from 5 to 6PM at Jack & Giulio's in Old Town. Come meet new and returning parents, teachers, and staff over drinks and light hors d'oeuvres, hosted by OTA School Board Chair Mark Burgess.

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Old Town Academy is a top-ranked K through 8th grade charter school in San Diego, scoring above the state average by 11.79% in ELA and 18.43% in Math, with Accelerated ELA growth and Exceptional Math growth on the California School Dashboard, plus top rankings from Niche.com (#3 in San Diego, #51 nationally) and a 9/10 rating from GreatSchools.org. Families also gain a small, personalized environment with Core Knowledge academics, Project-Based Learning, Robotics, and Music, along with recognition as a Purple Star School supporting military families, all while OTA plans a new campus by 2029 to serve San Diego for years to come.

2026-27 OTA School Board Meeting Dates

The Old Town Academy School Board invites all families and community members to attend our 2026-27 Board Meeting schedule, where we will discuss school policy, budget updates, and academic progress throughout the year. Meetings are open to the public and offer a great opportunity to stay informed and involved in the direction of our school community.
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Our Commitment

At Old Town Academy, we help students reach their potential and become future leaders with a rigorous, supportive curriculum. We commit to high expectations, a balanced and hands-on curriculum, clear goals, and progress measurement. Our students benefit from small-group learning, real-time feedback, and technology-enhanced lessons. We maintain a safe, inclusive environment with a low student-teacher ratio and encourage community service. Through these efforts, we develop self-motivated, responsible students ready to succeed.
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About Us

  • Core Knowledge Sequence Curriculum
  • Project-Based Learning
  • Instrumental Music
  • Digital Literacy/STEM
  • Core Values
  • Robotics