ACCEL Schools

ACCEL Schools (operating at accelschools.com) is a for-profit education management organization dedicated to transforming K-12 education by opening, turning around, and managing high-performing public charter schools. Founded in 2014 by Ron Packard and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, ACCEL Schools partners with communities to expand access to quality education for students and families of all backgrounds. The organization operates a network of over 90 tuition-free, public charter schools—including 77 brick-and-mortar locations and 15 online schools—primarily in Ohio, with additional virtual instruction programs approved in Florida. Under the hood, ACCEL Schools leverages data-driven, adaptable learning models to deliver turnkey educational solutions. This allows students to benefit from personalized, high-quality instruction while empowering communities to revitalize underperforming schools.