NewsJul 8, 2026
Cleveland Preparatory Academy Recognized at 2026 Accely Awards Dinner
Cleveland Preparatory Academy was named an ACCEL Silver School at the Accely Awards Dinner, earning an honor for whole-school impact.
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Home of the Panthers
Cleveland Preparatory Academy
Now enrolling grades K–8 in Cleveland, Ohio. A tuition-free public community school offering free breakfast, lunch and bus transportation.
- K–8Now enrolling kindergarten through eighth grade
- Tuition-freeFree breakfast, lunch and bus transportation
- 3 Stars OverallOn Ohio’s school report card
- Over 25%Performance Index increase in a single year
Why families choose Cleveland Prep
Structure, support and consistent encouragement.
At Cleveland Preparatory Academy, we believe every child in the Greater Cleveland area can excel when met with the right balance of structure, support and consistent encouragement. We provide a safe and supportive learning environment designed to transform students into confident, field-ready scholars.
01College-Prep Focus: a rigorous academic track enhanced by sports, clubs and real-world field trips.
02Integrated Support: social-emotional learning is woven into daily instruction through small-group mediation and personalized pull-out sessions.
03Confidence-First Learning: we prioritize mastery over rushing, giving scholars the time they need to truly understand and excel.
04Hands-On Learning: a project-based curriculum integrates STEM, arts and athletics to keep students engaged and inspired.
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NewsJan 9, 2026
Kindergarten Enrollment for Fall 2026 is Open at Cleveland Preparatory Academy!
Cleveland Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Old Brooklyn now enrolling kindergartners for fall 2026 in a safe, caring setting.
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NewsSep 17, 2025
Cleveland Preparatory Academy: A Focus on Student Growth in Cleveland
Cleveland Preparatory Academy's 2024 Ohio Report Card earned 3 stars overall and in Progress, with a Performance Index of 64.7, up over 25%.
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· Cleveland Preparatory Academy, 4850 Pearl Road, Cleveland, OH, 44109, United States
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