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Where scholars of all backgrounds come to realize their greatness both in and out of the classroom. Want to join the top Bronx public charter schools community? Enroll at Public Prep today!

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WHY PUBLIC PREP?

Preparing Scholars To Reach Their Highest Level of Success

Public Prep is committed to creating a future where every scholar realizes their greatness inside and outside of school, where classrooms are beacons of the community, fostering courageous learners, critical thinkers, and resilient leaders with strong personal agency. And it all starts with our core values.

SCHOLARSHIP

COMMUNITY

EXCELLENCE

INTEGRITY

CORE VALUES

Scholarship

We call our students scholars for a reason. Public Prep instills in all of our scholars how important and fun it is to learn new things every day.

CORE VALUES

Excellence

We prepare every scholar to realize their inherent greatness. We instill in all scholars that they can achieve great things and define excellence for themselves no matter their age.

CORE VALUES

Community

Our educators lead by example and work collaboratively in support of our scholars. In turn, a community wraps around our scholars and they are supported to encourage, support, and look out for one another.

CORE VALUES

Integrity

We believe our scholars must be true to their word and stand up for what's right. They are supported to do so and we push them to always be honest with themselves and others.

Public Prep Alumni Taking It to the Next Level

Many of our incredible alumni have gone on to graduate from these esteemed academic institutions.

Countdown

Applications for 2025-26 open in

Limited seats still available for 2024-25!

STEPS TO ENROLL

Enrollment Process Overview

At Public Prep, students are selected by a lottery process and everyone is eligible to apply, for free. Once accepted, families must then submit all required documents. Our enrollment team is here to help you each step of the way!

OCTOBER
Applications Open
APRIL
Lottery Day

After the lottery we are still accepting applications on a rolling basis year-round.

MAY-AUGUST
Registration Period
MAY-AUGUST
Orientation
FALL
First Day
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JOIN US

Start Your Enrollment Journey Today!

Submit the interest form below to connect with an enrollment specialist and begin the process of joining our schools!

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Note for Families in Temporary Housing

Students in temporary housing, as defined by McKinney-Vento, are not required to submit documentation (including address, proof of date of birth, and immunization) in order to enroll. We will provisionally pre-register the student and then work with a DOE contact to obtain documentation.

Number of Scholars

We serve almost 1,500 students across our three campuses from Pre-K through 8th grade.

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Tuition-Free

Our schools are free, public, and open to all.

1:11

Student-to-Teacher Ratio

We keep our average student-to-teacher ratio low so that our scholars get the attention they need to excel.

Words from Our Inspiring Alumni

"Before attending Girls Prep, I was struggling in school. My mother noticed I was not progressing academically in the first grade, so she began searching for an alternative. She heard about Girls Prep through a friend and enrolled me immediately. Although I struggled with learning and the girls in my grade were more advanced than me, Girls Prep has high expectations for their students and helped me get up to speed and surpass grade-level expectations."

Myalynn Morales

Girls Prep Alumna

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Heartfelt Thanks from Parents of Alumni

"As an adult creating bonds can be difficult, but when you come to a Public Prep campus, you immediately are adopted into a family. Through my years at Public Prep, I have gained genuine relationships with other parents who share my educational views and support my son in and out of the classroom. We link up when we can and vow to see all our sons reach greatness in education and beyond. I feel blessed and thankful for the vision and a mission to address the achievement gap in education as a community."

Shirley

Boys Prep Parent

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Important Dates

Application Opens

October 16, 2023

Applications are open for the 2024-25 school year.

Information Sessions

October 2023 through March 2024

Families can join our regular virtual information sessions to learn more.

Lottery Day

April 3, 2024

Applications for the lottery close April 1 but we will continue accepting applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.

First Day of School

September 3, 2024

The new school year begins and scholars are welcomed!

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CAMPUS TOURS & OPEN HOUSES

Explore Our Schools or Schedule a Visit

Want to learn more and explore our academies? Check them out below.

  • Girls Prep Bronx II
  • Girls Prep Bronx Elementary
  • Boys Prep Bronx
  • PrePrep

Meet Xianne

"My name is Xianne Berger and I attended both Girls Prep from kindergarten to eighth grade. I now attend the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), majoring in education, as I aspire to be a kindergarten teacher.

My teachers at Girls Prep played many roles beyond just "teacher". They were my friends, confidants, and sometimes even a bonus mother, allowing me to become comfortable speaking about my experiences. It felt so good to walk into school knowing that there was no judgment and I didn't have to pretend to be someone else. I had space for my emotions and could speak openly to those around me.
One of the memories that will always stick with me is the end-of-the-year activities, specifically field day. The whole school would come together like one big family to do nothing but have fun."

"I believe the single-gender Public Prep experience is transformative. If there is one word that I could use to describe my entire experience at Girls Prep, it would be comfortable."

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Frequently Asked Questions

A charter school is a public school that operates independently, allowing it to use innovative teaching methods and follow unique curriculums. It is tuition-free and open to all students. Charter schools aim to provide high-quality education and are held accountable for academic results and upholding the promises made in their charters.

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