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Welcome to Apex Academy - Elevating Education, Building Character™

Apex Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in E. Cleveland serving students in grades K-8. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each student and integrate Moral Focus™ lessons into every school day. As a result, our students are well-prepared from kindergarten through eighth grade. A Stanford University study found National Heritage Academies partner-school students gained the equivalent of 3.5 months of additional learning each year compared to peers.

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Get Ready! Enrollment Updates Coming by March 2

New families can expect to find out if their child has been accepted by Monday, March 2.

Thank you for choosing a school that values academic growth, strong character, and partnership with parents.

Interested in applying for the 2026-27 school year? Apply here today!

Our Academic Success by the Numbers

6 Years

Student Responsibility

Apex Academy has outperformed the local district for the past 6 years.

Top 2

Among the Best

We are one of the top two schools in the area based on academic performance.

82%

Moral Focus™ Impact

82% of Apex Academy parents see a positive impact from NHA's Moral Focus™ program.

Meet Your Principal

"I have worked many years as a youth camp counselor and as an assistant coach for youth hockey. One of my previous bosses suggested education for a career path because of all the volunteer hours I put in with children."

- Tony Verch, Executive Principal at Apex

Meet Your Principal

Why Families Trust Apex Academy

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Academic Excellence

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Moral Focus™

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Student Responsibility

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Parent Partnership

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Family & Student Support

At a Glance

K-8

Grades

465

Number of Students

2004

Year Opened

Apex Parent

I've been an Apex Academy parent for over a decade. To see what attracted me to the school back when my oldest child started to how much the school atmosphere and staff has evolved, is amazing. I'm glad to be a part of it.

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