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Lorain Preparatory Academy, Home of the Lions

Now Enrolling Grades EK-8 in Lorain, Ohio

Tuition-Free, Public Community School

Lorain Preparatory Academy also offers FREE Breakfast, Lunch & Bus Transportation

Welcome to Lorain Preparatory Academy

We are a tuition-free, public charter school serving EK-8 students throughout Lorain, Ohio. Lorain Preparatory Academy is known for being a school that feels like home and family, and for its exceptional academic results – we have been rated “A” in K-3 Literacy by the Ohio Department of Education. Our safe and secure campus features a gym, playground, and dedicated music room. Lorain Preparatory Academy is authorized by Charter School Specialists/St. Aloysius Orphanage and managed by ACCEL Schools, an established network of more than 40 charter schools located throughout the US.

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Mon 03

Classes resume, students report to school.

April 3

Fri 07

Good Friday

April 7

Wed 19

Board Meeting

April 19 @ 4:00 pm

Sponsor Annual Report

St. Aloysius 2021-2022 Annual Report (PDF) »

Now Enrolling All Grades

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ESSER III ARP Funds Plan

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Learning Recovery & Extended Learning Plan

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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…

Seamless Summer Option Program

This location is participating in the Seamless Summer Option Program. Lunch will be provided to all children, age 1 through 18, and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the…

Lorain Preparatory Academy in The Chronicle-Telegram

Lorain Preparatory Academy was featured in Carissa Woytach’s article for The Chronicle-Telegram today, “Community Schools in Lorain County Look to Start the Year Remotely Amid Pandemic.” In the article, Lorain Preparatory Academy’s three learning options for families were mentioned, which include: Traditional (5 days at school), Online (5 days…

A Day in the Life: Your Plan for Successful Online Learning

New to online learning? Worried about preparing for fall? Want to make sure your child can stay on track? Don’t worry, we have you covered! We have created a plan that is simple to follow no matter what grade your student is in! Every day, make sure your…

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