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APPLY TO COMMUNITY PREP

Bring your curiosity. Discover what's possible.

Who Succeeds at Community Prep?

We welcome students who are academically prepared and bring these four qualities to our community:

What we look for
  • 01 Readiness

    Ready for a challenge

    You have strong academic skills and are ready for challenging work.

  • 02 Effort

    Willing to keep trying

    You work hard, ask for help, and learn from feedback.

  • 03 Respect

    Care for others

    You treat people with respect and make good choices at school.

  • 04 Community

    Want to be here

    You want to attend Community Prep and be an active part of our community.

Getting to Know Each Other

‎The application process gives us a chance to get to know your child, and your family a chance to get to know Community Prep.

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We review your application

We consider your grades, standardized test scores, and teacher recommendations.

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We meet you

An interview and school visit give us a chance to get to know your child and give your family a chance to get to know us.


Admissions Process

Your Admissions Journey

In MyCP, click “Start” to complete the Application Form.

Select the reduced lunch option only if you are currently eligible for free and reduced-priced lunch.

Once your application form has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email, and your application checklist will be available in MyCP.

a. Authorization for Release of Information Form

A parent or guardian must complete, sign, and submit the online Authorization for Release of Information Form.

Note: Parents are responsible for ensuring that Community Prep receives all required applicant records.

b. Teacher Recommendation Forms

A parent or guardian must submit requests for Teacher Recommendation Forms to the applicant’s teachers through MyCP. Teachers will complete and submit the forms directly to Community Prep.

Schedule a Star Test through MyCP.

Students will come to Community Prep to complete the admissions test on their scheduled test date.

Community Prep uses the Renaissance Star Reading and Star Math Assessments. These assessments must be completed at Community Prep; testing data from other schools cannot be accepted.

Contact Community Prep to schedule a Family Visit. During the visit, families will receive a brief tour, meet with a member of the admissions team, and complete a writing sample.

Please note: This step can be completed at any time after the Application Form has been submitted.

You can follow your admissions progress by looking at your checklist in MyCP. The Admissions Team will also send out email checklist notifications to keep you updated throughout each step of the admissions process.

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Community Preparatory School
135 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905

P. (401) 521-9696
F. (401) 521-9715

Located on the south side of Providence, Community Preparatory School is an independent middle school for grades 4-8.

Since 1984, Community Preparatory School has committed to nurturing an environment of cultural and economic diversity.

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