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Marion Preparatory Academy, Home of the Mustangs!

Now Enrolling Grades EK-9 in Marion, Ohio

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Tuition-Free, Public Community School

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

Welcome to Marion Preparatory Academy!

We are a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades EK-9 throughout Marion, OH. Our school is Cognia accredited and conveniently located on Mount Vernon Avenue. Free bus transportation is provided to those who qualify. Marion Preparatory Academy’s rigorous academic program exceeds Ohio state standards to provide children a strong academic foundation and prepare students for college and career. We observe an extended school day and school year and exceed the 920 hours per school year required by the Ohio Department of Education in order to maximize learning time in each grade level.


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Oct 09

Indigenous Peoples Day, no school for students. All-day Parent-Teacher Conferences.

October 9
Oct 10

Board Meeting

October 10 @ 9:00 am
Oct 27

No school for students, all staff report to school for professional development.

October 27
Nov 14

Board Meeting

November 14 @ 9:00 am
Nov 22

No school for students, all staff report to school for professional development

November 22
Nov 22

Thanksgiving Break, no school for students and staff. School closed

November 22 - November 24
Dec 20

Winter Break

December 20, 2023 - January 1, 2024

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Announcements

Recent News

Marion Preparatory Academy Wins 2023 “Outstanding Attendance” Accely Award

Congratulations to Marion Preparatory Academy for winning an Outstanding Attendance award at the annual leadership summit held this July. Marion Preparatory Academy was one of 10 schools across the ACCEL network that achieved an Average Daily Attendance (ADA) of 92% or higher – no small feat in a year where…

We're Providing the School Supplies for the 2023-24 School Year!

No need to purchase school supplies, Marion Prep already has them ready for your student! We are happy to announce that for the 2023-2024 school year, we will be supplying school supplies for all students. We appreciate our school community and can’t wait to see you in August. If you…

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…

Congratulations Marion Prep Academy!

We are excited to be recognized by the Ohio Department of Education with five stars for Progress and three stars for Gap Closing! Apply now to our award-winning school »

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