Welcome Back Bison! Limited Spots Available for 2026-2027 School Year!
Application Process
Be a Part of Our 2026–2027 Class: Applications Now Open!
Every student in Iowa deserves access to an exceptional education, and at Cedar Rapids Prep, we deliver on this for your child.
As a public charter school, all students in the state of Iowa who are able to get to our school in person every day are eligible to apply. There are no entrance exams and no tuition; students must simply apply before the deadline to be eligible for admission.
Want to know why families choose Cedar Rapids Prep? Watch the video and hear directly from our students and staff.
Step 1: Fill Out an Application
Simply complete our online application by submitting your student’s name, contact information, and parent or guardian details.
Applications for 6th and 7th grade are on a waitlist for the 26-27 year.
Applications for 8th and 9th grade are being accepted on a rolling basis until all seats are filled.
2026-2027 School Year:
2027-2028 School Year:
Applications for the 2027–2028 school year will open soon. Enter your information below, and we’ll email you the application when it opens.
Step 2: Await a Decision
Families will be notified of their student’s application status within two business days via email.
6th & 7th Grade Lottery Details:Student applications received by February 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. for 6th and 7th grade were entered into a blind lottery on February 24, 2026. Student names were randomly drawn to fill available spots, with remaining applicants placed on a waitlist in the order drawn. Families were notified of their application status within 24 hours of the lottery and were asked to promptly confirm their spot.
Step 3: Enroll
After receiving notification of acceptance, you will be invited to complete the enrollment package, which will include items such as health forms, transcripts, proof of residency, and other relevant documents. Submitting the enrollment forms in a timely manner will secure your student’s spot at Cedar Rapids Prep. Until these forms are received, your student is not officially enrolled at Cedar Rapids Prep. Lack of prompt paperwork will result in forfeiting your spot.
If you have any questions, please contact Cedar Rapids Prep at info@cedarrapidsprep.org.
Get an Inside Look At the Bison Spirit!
🦬✨ Bison Day! 💙💛
Last week was full of creativity, teamwork, school spirit, and fun at Cedar Rapids Prep! From classroom activities and pumpkin decorating to outdoor games and time spent together, our students made the most of Bison Day. 🎃🎨
We loved celebrating our students’ hard work, growth, and achievements from Quarter 1 while making memories and embracing the joy of being a Bison! 💙💛🦬
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📅 Upcoming Events at Cedar Rapids Prep! 💙
We’re so excited to welcome everyone back and have all of our Bison together in one building! 🦬 It’s going to be a great week filled with exciting events, opportunities, and school spirit!
Check out this week’s schedule and mark your calendars. Have a great week, Prep family! 🎉
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🍎 Wrapping Up National Principals Month! 💙
As October comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our amazing principal! Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and the entire Cedar Rapids Prep community. Your hard work makes a difference every single day, and we are so grateful for all that you do! 🦬
We all appreciate you Dr. Amicone!
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📅 Upcoming Events at Cedar Rapids Prep! 💙
We have a special week ahead at CRP! 🦬🎉 We are especially excited for Bison Day! This day is all about celebrating our students’ hard work and accomplishments this quarter, and we can’t wait to recognize all they’ve achieved!
Check out the schedule and mark your calendars. Have a great week, Prep family!
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☕💙 Let’s Treat Our CRP Teachers & Staff! 💛
We’re excited to welcome Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck to Cedar Rapids Prep on Friday, October 30th, from 8:00–9:00 AM! 🎉
Families attending drop-in conferences can stop by for a delicious drink and help us show appreciation for our amazing teachers and staff!
Can’t make it? You can still contribute online! ☕
💛 How to Donate:
1. Click the link below and select “Start Order.”
2. Choose your donation amount and proceed to checkout.
3. Enter “CRP staff” in the recipient name field.
📅 Donations close October 26th!
🔗 Donate here: https://customer.travelintomscoffee.com/#/T56X9109529
Every contribution helps us show our CRP staff some love, one cup of coffee at a time! ☕💙
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⛳🎉 Celebrating Our Inaugural Golf Club Season!
Cedar Rapids Prep Golf Club wrapped up its inaugural season with an end-of-season celebration at Back Nine! 🏌️ Here’s to a great start and many more seasons to come! ❤️
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🏀⛳ Upcoming Events at Cedar Rapids Prep! 🗓️
This week, we’re kicking off basketball season and celebrating girls and boys EDGE golf! Let’s make it a great week, Prep family!
#CedarRapidsPrep #UpcomingEvents #GoPrep #SchoolSpirit
📢 Winter Uniform Store is Open! 📢
School uniform orders are due October 29th at 11:59 PM!
Place your order using the links below:👇🏻
Order form for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders: https://crprepwinter2026uniforms.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Order form for 9th graders: https://crprepfreshmanwinter2026store.itemorder.com/
📅 This Week`s Events! 💙
We have some great events happening this week at Cedar Rapids Prep! 🎉 From exciting activities to opportunities for our students to get involved, it’s shaping up to be a great week!
Check out the schedule and mark your calendars. Have a great week, Prep family!
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🏈 Homecoming Week Recap! 🎉
What a fun-filled week at Cedar Rapids Prep! From celebrating our athletes at the Volleyball Banquet on Monday and cheering on our football team on Tuesday to showing off our creativity on Wacky Wednesday and taking a trip down memory lane for Throwback Thursday, there was never a dull moment! 🎉📸
Today we had a college visit, brought the energy at our Homecoming Pep Rally, and tonight, our 9th graders get to celebrate at their Homecoming Dance! 🪩✨
What an amazing week full of school spirit, memories, and celebrations! 💛
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🏈🎉 Happy Homecoming! 🎉🏐
We have a fun-filled week ahead at Cedar Rapids Prep! From football games and team celebrations to our 9th Grade Homecoming Dance, there’s plenty to look forward to! 💙
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💙 Happy Custodial Day! 💙
Today, we celebrate and recognize the amazing custodial team who work hard every day to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for our students and staff! 🏫✨ Your dedication, hard work, and attention to detail do not go unnoticed. We are so grateful for everything you do to keep our school running smoothly! Thank you for all that you do! 💙👏
#CustodialDay #ThankYou #SchoolFamily #WeAppreciateYou 💙
Who is eligible to enroll?
Cedar Rapids Prep is currently accepting applications for 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade. Students must be residents of the state of Iowa.
What are the admissions requirements?
Cedar Rapids Prep welcomes all students who have a passion for learning and a desire to grow academically and personally. There are no academic prerequisites or selection criteria.
Do siblings of Cedar Rapids Prep students get priority enrollment?
Siblings of current Cedar Rapids Prep students are automatically given acceptance so long as an application has been received by the February 17, 2026 deadline. If a sibling does not submit an application before the deadline, they are not guaranteed admission. Note that siblings bypass the lottery, before the lottery drawing begins, all siblings that have applied are provided a spot and the remaining spots are filled with non-sibling applicants via the lottery.
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