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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!
We are thrilled to announce that interest in Cedar Rapids Prep is reaching new heights!
Because we have received a record-breaking number of applications for the 2026-2027 school year, we held our enrollment lottery last night! Thank you to all who applied to join us for our second official school year. 🦬
We are thrilled to invite our families to High School Information Night on February 19th at 5:30 PM.
Join us at 4515 N River Blvd to learn about the exciting expansion of our high school program and what makes the Bison high school experience unique. We are currently accepting applications for our founding 9th-grade class for the 2026-2027 school year, providing a personalized and rigorous path toward college and career success.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see how we are building a world-class high school experience right here in Cedar Rapids!
Learn more here: https://cedarrapidsprep.org/events/high-school-information-night/
The final day to submit applications for the 2026-2027 school year is here! We are currently accepting applications for 6th-9th Grade.
Don’t miss your chance to join the Bison family! If you need any assistance with your application or would like to request an extension, please reach out to us at info@cedarrapidsprep.org.
Apply here: https://cedarrapidsprep.org/
Our Bad Pickle Club (Badminton/Pickleball Club) held an exciting intersquad tournament this past week! It was great to see our Bisons competing, having fun, and staying active together on the court.
Our Bison Robotics season came to a fantastic close at the Regional Robotics Match at Vets Coliseum! Our students put their engineering and teamwork skills to the test through several challenges. The team learned invaluable lessons and had a lot of fun together. We are so proud of their dedication and the “growth mindset” they brought to the arena!
Wishing a happy National School Counselors Week to our very own, Katie Sorgenfrey!
Mrs. Sorgenfrey listens with compassion, guides with wisdom, and advocates with heart. Her support helps CRP students believe in themselves, navigate challenges, and dream bigger every day. Thank you for being a steady light in our school — our students are stronger because of you!
What a great inaugural year! Through every match, our Bisons displayed a beautiful intensity, working together as a unified team on the court. Our players loved meeting new people and learning how to become better teammates while building a brand-new team from the ground up. Way to go, Bisons! 🏀
Our Flight and Space students celebrated the end of their semester with a delicious hands-on project by making Astronaut Pudding together. This fun activity gave our young scientists a taste of how astronauts live and eat while in space. It was a wonderful way to wrap up their explorations of flight and orbit.
Mrs. Sherard’s Robotics class recently held their final project presentations! It was amazing to see the thought process behind each robot and hear what the groups learned and overcame together.
Great job to all our student innovators!
Cedar Rapids Prep`s first semester is in the books! We held conferences this week to connect with students and families to review their progress throughout the first half of the year. Every conversation has reminded our team how amazing CR Prep really is.
A huge "Thank You" to the Mather family, who provided a delicious lunch and gifts for our staff during Wednesday`s conferences. Each staff member received a Bison tote, an individually customized bag tag, and goodies to put inside! These genuine partnerships between the staff and families are what make Cedar Rapids Prep a true intersection of Joy & Excellence!
We had an incredible experience as @simulation.in.motion.iowa brought their high-tech mobile simulation lab to Cedar Rapids Prep!
Our students had the unique opportunity to train with advanced medical mannequins that can actually blink, breathe, sweat, and talk. Our students did great as they practiced critical life-saving steps through a realistic emergency simulation.
❄ School Closure Notice: Friday, January 23rd ❄
Due to impending severe weather, Cedar Rapids Prep will be closed tomorrow, January 23rd.
Please note:
• There will be no in-person school.
• Teachers will be available for office hours throughout the day to virtually assist students. Links to office hours can be found in Google Classroom.
Stay warm and safe, Cedar Rapids Prep family!
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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