EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, ADVOCACY & PRIVATE TUTORING
Welcome to Sunnyside Academy!
Welcome to Sunnyside Academy—where learning is personal, relationships matter, and every student is seen, known, and supported. Our approach is rooted in the belief that education should be as unique as the child receiving it, and we are proud to offer a learning environment where individualized instruction and genuine connection drive meaningful growth.
Why Sunnyside Academy Microschool?
The Face of Education Is Changing
What worked in the past may no longer serve every learner today. Families are increasingly seeking alternatives that are more personalized, flexible, and student-centered.
Microschools are intentionally small, relationship-based learning environments that are increasingly gaining momentum across the country—allowing opportunities for students of all ages to receive an individualized education that allows them to learn, grow, and thrive.
At Sunnyside Academy, we know that one size does not fit all. Too many students are defined by data points and standardized assessments rooted in a system that hasn’t evolved in hundreds of years. We know that our students are more than test scores—they are thinkers, creators, problem-solvers, and individuals who deserve to be seen and supported for who they truly are.
Our microschool model offers an individualized approach that blends academic rigor with emotional support, creative thinking, and real connection.
We invite you to learn more or schedule a visit to see what Sunnyside Academy is all about.
Experienced, Certified and Trained Teachers
The educators at Sunnyside Academy are certified professionals with deep experience, specialized training, and a shared commitment to individualized student-centered learning.
4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
With a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio, Sunnyside Academy offers an unmatched level of personalization. Students become part of a close-knit, supportive community where every learner is known, valued, and guided with intention.
Tailored Curriculum & Teaching Methods
At Sunnyside Academy, curriculum, instruction and support are thoughtfully tailored to meet the unique needs, strengths and learning styles of each individual student. We prioritize developmentally appropriate practices and use multisensory, research-based methods to ensure learning is meaningful, engaging, and lasting
Focused Instruction Based on Every Learner
At Sunnyside Academy, we understand that every learner is different—with unique strengths, challenges, interests, and learning styles. Our instructional approach is both individualized and intentional, designed to meet each student where they are while holding high expectations for academic growth, engagement, and personal success.
Providing Each Student With A Love For Learning
Our goal is to nurture a genuine love for learning while equipping students with the skills and confidence to thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally. Through purposeful instruction and relationship-based support, we help students become self-motivated, resilient, and ready for lifelong success.
Sunnyside Academy is a proud member of the National Microschool Center
The VELA Founder Network is the nation's leading community of entrepreneurs providing alternatives to conventional schooling. Sunnyside Academy is a Vela Founder and 2025 recipient of a Vela founder micro grant.
MTC schools are reimagining what students learn in high school, and how they best learn it. They embrace real-world, collaborative, project-based learning, and prioritize 21st Century skills, SEL, and meta-cognitive skills. Member school leaders appreciate that traditional ways of reporting on student progress are poorly aligned to learning models of the future.
Established in 2021, Sunnyside Academy is a private, multi-age micro school located in Columbia, South Carolina. At Sunnyside, we believe that every student, if the method, pace and approach is designed for personalized learning, can be successful. We understand the value of this social and emotional growth and believe this to be is a vital component to achieving optimum academic success.
What parents have to say about Sunnyside:
"We will always be thankful for Sunnyside Academy. Micro schools are a special place that helps children in a way that other schools are not capable."
"There are not enough words to describe our gratitude... for the safe, inviting and warm place you've created. For the peace of mind you provide. For the love of learning you instill, the team you've pulled together. For the progress our child has made, for seeing her, loving her and welcoming her as she is -and offering her a place to call home."
What our students have to say about Sunnyside:
"This opportunity has brought out the best in me. Thank y'all so much"
"Sunnyside has stolen my heart."
"This school saved my life."
" I like it here because I don't feel like I"m going to a place where I will be disrespected."
"I love my new school at Sunnyside"
