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Akron Preparatory School, Home of the Lions

Now Enrolling Grades K-8 in Akron, Ohio

Respect, Responsibility & Relentlessness

are the pillars of our positive school culture

Tuition-Free, Public Community School

Akron Preparatory School also offers FREE Breakfast, Lunch & Bus Transportation

Welcome to Akron Preparatory School

Our school is located in the historic Goodyear building, easily accessible from 20 Kelly Ave. We offer an accredited academic program for grades K-8 with standards-based curriculum & a structured atmosphere that includes a uniform dress code. Akron Preparatory School implements a developmentally-appropriate 1:1 Chromebook program in all grade levels to accelerate student learning & readiness. We support our students with FREE Tutoring, After School, and Summer School Programs. We offer extracurricular activities such as African Dance & Drumming, Cheerleading, Basketball, Volleyball, Art Club, Track & Field, and more!

Events

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Thu 14

Special Board Meeting

December 14 @ 6:00 pm
Mon 18

Winter Break- School Closed

December 18, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Jan 02

No School for students; all staff report for in-service

January 2, 2024
Jan 11

Board Meeting

January 11, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
Jan 15

Martin Luther King Jr. Day – School Closed

January 15, 2024
Jan 29

No school for students, all staff report to school for in-service

January 29, 2024
Feb 19

President’s Day – School Closed

February 19, 2024

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Kindergarten Registration Now Open for Fall 2024!

Build a strong academic foundation from the start. Begin your education journey with us and save your student's seat today! Apply Now!

Congratulations Akron Prep!

We are excited to be recognized by the Ohio Department of Education with three stars for Gap Closing, and 100% TGRG Pass Rate! Ashley Miles Honored as 2023 Executive Principal of the Year Ms. Miles received special recognition across the ACCEL Schools network of 90+ charter schools for responsive leadership…

Important Safety Update

Lion Families, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones well. As you are aware, we are all facing challenging times regarding school safety.  As a school, we have always taken every precaution necessary to keep our students and staff safe. We are writing to inform you that…

Join the Wellness Committee!

The Local Wellness Policy is a written document that guides a local educational agency’s (LEA) or school district’s efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being, and ability to learn. The Wellness Policy Committee has been created as an effort to manage and develop our school’s healthy…

Welcome Chazare Jester, Dean of Students

I was born and raised in Canton, Ohio. I attended National University in La Jolla, California and obtained my AA in General Education, BA in Interdisciplinary Studies and MA in Special Education. I am currently pursuing a second Masters in Applied Behavioral Analysis. I have worked in the Education field…

The ACCEL Schools Difference

We are a proud member of ACCEL Schools—a public charter school network serving thousands of PK-12 students throughout the United States. ACCEL was founded in 2012 by the early pioneers of online learning. Our leadership believes that all children, regardless of location or socio-economic background, deserve a quality education that…

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