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 6th 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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November 19, 2025

🕎 🎄Parents Night out in December Hosted by MACS PTO 🎄🕎

Enjoy an evening to get some Christmas shopping done, have a date night, or just take a little break while your kids have fun in a safe, supervised environment.📅 Date: Friday, December 5🕔 Time: 5:0...

November 6, 2025

Founders Day is coming up on November 21st adult meals must be pre-ordered 🍽️

Founders Day is coming up on November 21st!We’re excited to celebrate this special day together. Please remember: Adult meals must be pre-ordered Student meals do not need to be ordered Payment is ...

November 4, 2025

FFA Poinsietta Fundraiser

[Tuesday, Nov 4 at 3:58 PM]🚨This Sale has been extended to 11/8 please disreguard the 11/2 date on the flyer🚨[Thursday, Nov 6 at 11:59 AM]🌺 Last Chance!You have one more day to pre-order your holid...

October 31, 2025

MACS Matters 10-31-25

MACS Matters10-31-25 Mrs. Maynards's MessageThank you to all the families who joined us for the Hallo...

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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

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