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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 have now moved to a waitlist for next year. Applications for 8th and 9th grade are being accepted on a rolling basis until all seats are filled.
2025-2026 School Year:
JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR 2025-2026
2026-2027 School Year:
APPLICATION FOR 2026-2027
Step 2: Await a Decision
Families will be notified of their student’s application status by no later than February 24, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
6th and 7th Grade:Student applications received by February 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. for 6th and 7th grade will enter a blind lottery to be held on February 24, 2026. Applications received after the February 17 cutoff will be waitlisted.
8th and 9th Grade:Student applications for 8th and 9th grade will be accepted on a rolling basis until all seats are filled.
How the Lottery Works:All applications submitted by the February 17, 2026 deadline for lottery grades will be entered into a blind lottery held on February 24, 2026. Student names will be randomly drawn to fill available spots, with remaining applicants placed on a waitlist in the order drawn. Families will be notified of their application status within 24 hours of the lottery and must 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!
Nothing says ‘thank you’ like a fresh cup of coffee – it is fuel for the heroes shaping the future of our kids! As we approach the end of the school year, we are thrilled to announce a special treat for our hard-working educators. Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck will be visiting to serve our teachers a beverage of their choice on Friday, June 12th, and we’d like to invite you to join in the joy of giving!
Here’s how you can contribute:
1. Click this link: https://customer.travelintomscoffee.com/#/T56X5978759
2. Contribute $5, $10, or $20 to the coffee fund no later than Wednesday, June 10th at 6pm
3. Congratulate yourself for giving your child’s educator the gift of caffeine.
We hope this treat will add an extra layer of joy to the week for our hard-working staff! 💛
Our all-school carnival yesterday brought together JOY and EXCELLENCE as students celebrated the end of the year through games, challenges, and connection!
These moments reflect our commitment to creating a school where every student is empowered to lead, succeed, and experience the joy that comes from being part of a supportive community 💛🦬
We`re growing our team at Cedar Rapids Prep — and we`re looking for two passionate educators to join us this fall.
We`re hiring for: High School Spanish Teacher and PE Teacher.
At Cedar Rapids Prep, we believe great teachers change the trajectory of students` lives — and we`re committed to building a team that shows up every day with excellence, heart, and a deep belief in what our students can achieve.
The right candidates are:
✅ Passionate about their content and about kids
✅ Committed to building relationships and a strong classroom culture
✅ Ready to be part of a team that holds a high bar — and supports each other in reaching it
Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Full-Time | Starting Fall 2026
📩 Learn more and apply: https://cedarrapidsprep.org/careers/
#NowHiring #IowaTeaching #TeachingJobs
Cedar Rapids Prep students took to the skies in a prop plane with Young Eagle instructors and even got hands-on building part of a plane! The future of aviation is in great hands! 🛩️ #FutureAviators #STEM #BisonPride #cedarrapidsprep
Come out and support our student-athletes and cheer on the Bison all week long! #bisonpride🦬
Join us for a Cedar Rapids Prep Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A Westdale (2610 Edgewood Rd SW)!
Stop by on Monday, April 20 from 5-8 p.m. and enjoy a meal while supporting our school. A portion of the evening’s sales will be donated back to Cedar Rapids Prep, making this an easy (and delicious) way to give back to our school community!
Ordering in-person? Be sure to mention Cedar Rapids Prep for your purchase to be counted!
Using the Chick-fil-A app? Be sure to select “Support Community Event” and use the code crprep so your purchase counts.
At Cedar Rapids Prep, learning is powered by community.
Families play a huge role at Cedar Rapids Prep! We welcomed two family members who shared their real-world experiences in the medical field and taught CPR to our Medical Detectives students. Meaningful, hands-on learning at its best!
#BisonPride #CedarRapidsPrep
At Cedar Rapids Prep, learning is powered by community!
Families play a huge role at Cedar Rapids Prep! We welcomed two family members who shared their real-world experiences in the medical field and taught CPR to our Medical Detectives students. Meaningful, hands-on learning at its best!
#BisonPride #CedarRapidsPrep
Learning by doing 💻
The Build Your Own Computer Club visited Midwest Computer Brokers for a tour and hands-on experience selecting a GPU, CPU, motherboard, and case. Students are now one step closer to finishing their own computers!
#BisonPride #CedarRapidsPrep
Spring showed up, and so did the learning 🌱
Our Cedar Rapids Prep ELA students took class outside to soak up the Spring weather and fresh air while diving into their work.
#BisonPride #CedarRapidsPrep #SpringHasSprung
An unforgettable day as Cedar Rapids Prep students met Fred Haise, the last living astronaut from Apollo 13!
He shared stories from his career and took the time to thoughtfully answer every question. Our students showed up with incredible questions and excitement from start to finish! What an unforgettable experience!
#cedarrapidsprep #bisonpride #STEM
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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Cedar Rapids Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law in its student admissions process.
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