Élan Academy is a free public college preparatory charter school that offers a classical curriculum combined with a 21st-century approach to learning. With a mission to ensure that all students have the foundation necessary to thrive in secondary school, succeed in college, and access lives of opportunity, Élan Academy provides high-quality instruction and leadership development. Through a unique academic program, Élan Academy maximizes individualization and fosters early technology literacy through blended learning.

The school's curriculum focuses on three key concepts - grammar, logic, and rhetoric - and incorporates structured learning, Great Books, and spoken language. Élan Academy believes that 21st-century learning is central to a life of opportunity and that college preparation begins in kindergarten. Their classical curriculum propels literacy, and joy and structure create a strong culture of achievement.

The school also emphasizes leadership development, recognizing that character building is essential for success. Through a combination of excellent teachers and data-driven decisions, Élan Academy prepares students for lives of opportunity