Our school
Learn about Toledo Preparatory Academy, our mission, and the programs and values that shape our school community.
About our school
Toledo Preparatory Academy is a public charter school serving students from Early Education through 4th grade in Toledo, Ohio. Ohio grades every school on an annual state report card. Toledo Prep earned a 4-Star Progress rating in 2024-25, and the school's Performance Index score climbed from 51.6 to 57.7 in a single year — a gain recognized statewide as an Over 10% Increase in PI.
Toledo Prep is built around whole-child development. Academics, character, and real-world skill-building work together from the first day. Students don't just learn to pass tests — they learn to solve problems, communicate, and take care of themselves and each other in a school that genuinely feels safe to be in.
Toledo Preparatory Academy is a publicly funded school. There's no tuition, no fees, and no cost to families. The school also provides:
- Free breakfast and lunch every day
- Free transportation to and from school
The school is located at 824 6th St, Toledo, OH 43605. For enrollment information or to schedule a visit, call (419) 574-0965.
Community School
Toledo Preparatory Academy is a public, community school. We are our own school district sponsored by the Charter School Specialists, 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.