MICANOPY AREA COOPERATIVE

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Our differentiators —

Why Micanopy?

Micanopy Area Cooperative School is a FREE charter school located in beautiful, historic Micanopy, FL. We have Pre-Kindergarten through 7th grade. The school is located twenty minutes south of Gainesville.

Academic Excellence

We foster a culture of high expectations, encouraging students to reach their full potential through a rigorous and engaging curriculum that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

Positive School Culture

We focus on character education and positive norms, that emphasize kindness, responsibility and respect. We prioritize having a safe and supportive environment where all students feel safe and build resilience.

Embracing Innovation

We encourage a spirit of inquiry and exploration, welcoming new ideas and approaches to teaching and learning that prepare students to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

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August 27, 2026

Middle School Open House Expo!

Our Middle School Open House Expo was a great night! Our teachers brought their subjects to life in fun and creative ways, and our families loved getting a glimpse of what makes MACS Middle School ...

August 26, 2026

MACS Middle School Open House Tonight!

August 25, 2026

Groundbreaking News!

Today was a special day at MACS as we officially broke ground on our new middle school! We are excited to partner with Ausley Construction as we bring this vision to life and continue Building the ...

August 22, 2026

Summer Slide Was a Blast!

Our Summer Slide celebration was out of this world! 🚀👽 Water slides, Galactic Snow Cones, and one very popular alien friend made for a fun day celebrating our students!

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Upcoming Events

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Prospective Families

With a commitment to personalized learning, academic excellence, and a nurturing community, we offer an environment where every student can thrive. Explore our innovative programs, meet our dedicated teachers, and see firsthand how we exceed state standards.

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Current Families

We maintain constant communication with our students' families to ensure their children have access to an exceptional education at our institution. We offer a wealth of online resources to support current families and their child’s educational journey.

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At a Glance

We’re not like every other K-6 school. See what makes us great.

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274

Enrolled students

43

Teachers and Staff

1:1

Chromebook to student ratio

8

Middle School Electives

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