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North Columbus Preparatory Academy, Home of the Warriors

Now Enrolling Grades EK–8

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Tuition-Free, Public Community School

North Columbus Preparatory Academy also offers FREE Breakfast, Lunch & Bus Transportation

Welcome to North Columbus Preparatory Academy!

North Columbus Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school serving EK-8 students in the Linden community and surrounding neighborhoods of Columbus. We offer a disciplined, structured learning environment equally focused on student academic achievement, behavior, and social-emotional well-being. Our school is accredited by Cognia™ and we teach a college prep curriculum that exceeds Ohio state standards with regular analysis of achievement data to individualize instruction. Daily use of Education Technology accelerates student learning and readiness. NCPA offers 25% more instructional hours per year than the state’s requirement for community schools, and academics are additionally supported by free after school tutoring and summer school.

Events

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Oct 09

Indigenous Peoples Day. Records day no school, all staff report to virtual meeting

October 9
Oct 10

Board Meeting

October 10 @ 6:00 pm
Oct 26

Family Conferences, no school for students, all staff report

October 26
Oct 27

Professional Development: no school for students, all staff report

October 27
Nov 14

Board Meeting

November 14 @ 6:00 pm
Nov 22

Thanksgiving Break, no school for students, school closed

November 22 - November 26
Nov 27

Teacher Workday: no school for students, all staff report

November 27

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Announcements

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Re-Enrollment Open for Fall 2023

Our annual re-enrollment process is now open for current families! Invitations have been sent via email to re-enroll using the method that is most convenient for your family (online at https://bit.ly/3wPVsCi, in-person, or paper form). Your early decision and response helps us plan effectively for the upcoming school year. Thank…

Kindergarten Registration Now Open for Fall 2023!

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

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…

Congratulations North Columbus Prep Academy!

We are excited to be recognized by the Ohio Department of Education with three stars for Progress! Apply now to our award-winning school »

North Columbus Prep Academy Not Affected by Teacher Strike

Over the past week, we’ve been fielding questions from our community about the potential teacher strike at Columbus City Schools.  We want to confirm to our families that our school will not be affected by the strike. As a public charter school, we operate independently from public school districts. We will…

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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