Akron Preparatory School

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Learn about Akron Preparatory School, our mission, and the programs and values that shape our school community.

About our school

Akron Preparatory School is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in Kindergarten (Early Entry) through 8th grade in downtown Akron, Ohio. The school earned 3-Star ratings for both Progress and Gap Closing on the Ohio State Report Card, and its Regional Vice President, Ashley Miles, was named 2023 Principal of the Year across the entire Accel Schools network.

Students here get more than reading and math. The school runs art, music, dance, and technology courses alongside its core academics. Middle school students choose electives that point toward future academic and career interests. Physical education runs weekly for every grade. For students in grades 6 through 8, the school fields basketball, volleyball, and cheerleading, and track teams.

We offer a mentoring program for our boys. I am King Mentorship Program works with young men on leadership and character. The program runs during the school year and exists because the school believes that academics alone don't build a whole person.

Every enrolled student receives a free breakfast and lunch. Bus transportation is available for eligible families. After-school care extends until 7:00 p.m. through a community partner, with a low annual fee and financial support options for families who need it. Tutoring runs twice a week for students in grades 3 through 8. Free summer learning is available through a partner program.

Students must turn 5 by December 31 to enter Kindergarten and will have to take an entrance exam to eligible.

Akron Preparatory School is located at 1200 E Market St, Ste 3360, Akron, OH 44316. Call (330) 247-6232 or visit akronprep.org.

Community School

Akron Preparatory School is a public, community school. We are our own school district sponsored by the Ohio Council of Community Schools (OCCS) which provides oversight and enforces academic, fiscal, and legal accountability. We are managed by ACCEL Schools, a high performing network of over 50 charter schools located throughout the United States. Community Schools (Charter Schools) offer families an alternative to the local public school. Community schools are tuition-free, open to all students in the county, and focused on meeting student needs for success. Community schools are among the top-performing schools in the nation. Read more about charter schools.

Managed by ACCEL Schools

Founded in 2014, ACCEL Schools is a K-12 public charter school management organization (CMO) serving students across the United States in brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid school settings. We focus on improving academic outcomes of students regardless of geographic location or socioeconomic factors. The leadership team at ACCEL Schools has a combined 1000+ years of experience as global school management operators with expertise in curriculum research and design, assessment, student support services, and education consulting. Our entire team fundamentally believes that all children deserve a great education and students should be supported as they pursue a wide variety of post-secondary options. Our robust technology increases engagement, access to resources, efficiencies, and academic results helping our students become productive global citizens.

Akron Preparatory School, Home of the Lions!

Serving elementary and middle school students in Akron & Summit County

Community School Managed by ACCEL Schools

A high-performing network of over 50 charter schools located throughout the US

Tuition-Free, Public Charter School

Sponsored by Ohio Council of Community Schools (OCCS)

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