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!
Pre-K through 8th grade programs available.
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Submit the interest form below to connect with an enrollment specialist and begin the process of joining our schools!
Ready to apply? Click here to submit your application now.
WHY PUBLIC PREP?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Many of our incredible alumni have gone on to graduate from these esteemed academic institutions.
IMPORTANT DATES
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!
Applications are open for the 2025-26 school year.
Families can join our regular virtual information sessions to learn more.
After the lottery we are still accepting applications on a rolling basis year-round.
The new school year begins and scholars are welcomed!
We serve almost 1,500 students across our three campuses from Pre-K through 8th grade.
Our schools are free, public, and open to all.
We keep our average student-to-teacher ratio low so that our scholars get the attention they need to excel.
"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
"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
"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.
"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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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.