Synonyms of academy

academy

noun

ə-ˈka-də-mē 

as in school

a place or establishment for teaching and learning

a military academy

an academy of the fine arts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• school
• academe
• seminary
• kindergarten
• high school
• prep
• prep school
• preparatory school
• public school
• elementary school
• secondary school
• boarding school
• junior high school
• primary school
• senior high school
• middle school
• trade school
• common school
• grammar school
• charter school
• magnet school
• yeshiva
• Sunday school
• training school
• madrassa
• minischool

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of academy

Police academy The Round Lake Police will host a five-week citizen youth police academy for teens ages 13-17. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

The report said Billy and Kevin could join the fire academy as soon as this month. — Dan Krauth, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Seeking to move fast The aggressive timeline to create the academy also reflects a recognition of the political times. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

There are sporting academies, horse riding, and visits to the resort’s on-site farm, as well as quad biking and movie nights under the stars. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026