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Applications are Open for the 2026-27 School Year!

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School Year 2026-27 Applications Are Open!

Roxbury Prep is a tuition-free 5-12 public school and we accept applications from students entering grades 5 to 9. The application is free, there is no interview process and students are admitted by random lottery. All students who are residents of Boston, including students with IEPs and English Language Learners, are encouraged to apply.

Families enroll in Roxbury Prep through Apply Boston Charters, the enrollment system for Boston charter schools. Start your application online and remember to select Roxbury Prep Charter School when you submit your application!

We accept all students, regardless of their needs! The school provides special education services for students in accordance with state and federal special education laws, M.G.L. c71B, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the regulations implementing those laws. Individual Needs Coordinator, in coordination with the Director of Special Education and English Language Learners:

Maintain all special education records with state and federal law
Schedule all annual Individual Education Plan (IEP) reviews
Organize professional development for teaching staff
Support teachers in making appropriate curriculum and instruction modifications and accommodations

🎓 Upcoming School Lotteries

📅 Enrollment for School Year 2026–2027

Application Launches:
- October 1, 2025
Final Application Deadline:
- February 28, 2026
Lottery Day:
- March 4, 2026

🗓️ Enrollment for School Year 2025–2026

Lottery Dates:
- October 1, 2025
- October 8, 2025
Final Application Deadline:
- February 13, 2026

Enrollment Process

Your child’s pathway to success in college and beyond begins here!

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Orientation

Oct. 1 —Feb. 28

Student sitting at desk writing an assignment Submit an application to our award winning charter schools. Families can apply at no cost to any of our campuses: Proctor St. serving 6th-12th grade and Dorchester Campus serving 5th-8th grade.

Eligibility (grades 5-9)

The deadline to apply is February 28, 2026.
Offers will be released March 4, 2026.

Families can log into SchoolMint to see the status of their application at any time.

For questions or support, email enroll@roxburyprep.org or call us at 857-330-0747.

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You can also take a virtual tour.

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March

Students discussing assignment On March 4th, families will be notified if their child won an offer in our Lottery to enroll into a school of their choice.

Families who do not receive an offer in the Lottery will be placed on the waitlist and notified on a rolling basis as seats become available. New offers are made to families every Wednesday three weeks after the initial lottery!

Uncommon Schools is committed to ensuring that all families have an equal opportunity to enroll in our schools and many of our current families enrolled after being pulling from the waitlist!

Mar. 6, 2025—Feb. 15, 2026

Student smiling in class Families that receive offers into our schools must complete their school registration form and provide necessary documentation.

If your child was offered a seat at one of the schools on the application, you must accept the offer and complete registration to secure your child’s spot at that school. Completing registration includes proving the following documentation:

A proof of address
Child birth certificate
Immunization record
Updated physical (expires yearly)
IEP documentation (if applicable)

March

3 high school students walking down a hallway New families can come in, learn more about their campuses, and complete registration.

August

Registered families will attend orientation to learn more about the school hours, curriculum, culture, and more. Two students smiling for camera

Your school’s main office will communicate details with you directly.

School also begins at the end of August.

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How to Apply

Create an account on the Boston Charter Public Schools Online System and submit your application.

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Explore Our Campuses

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Reasons to Choose Roxbury Prep

From an award-winning curriculum and caring teachers, to a full 5-12 experience, here are some reasons why families choose Roxbury Prep.

Safe and Supportive Culture

We love our students for who they are, and celebrate their brilliance.

College and Beyond

In 2019, Roxbury Prep celebrated its first graduating high school class. The students have worked hard to achieve this milestone to be prepared for college and beyond.

See Our Results

Beyond Core Academics

We offer students electives and extracurriculars to further explore their world and discover their passions.

The Student Experience

Hear from our students, parents, and teachers

Menwongba Dahn, Class of '24

"Roxbury Prep has taught me to take pride in my community and in myself."

Lisa B., Parent

"My child is now an honor roll student."

Shakeena C., Teacher

"Roxbury Prep is a safe place."

Principal McWilliams

"Support for students starts in 5th grade, but it truly never ends."

Joshua Gomes, Class of '23

"Teachers are there to support you 100%."

Application Process

Remember to list Roxbury Prep Charter School on your application!

Admission to Roxbury Prep is non-selective and non-discriminatory, and is won by lottery and is completely FREE. Roxbury Prep accepts new students for grades 5 through 9. Please note: Roxbury Prep does not accept applications for grades 10 through 12.

Families can complete an application for admission to Roxbury Prep by:

Completing an online application through the Schoolmint website
Calling (857)-330-0747 or emailing admission@roxburyprep.org
Completing a paper application available at any Roxbury Prep campus, Boston Public Schools Welcome Centers, and public meeting spaces.

The Boston Charter School Application online allows families to apply for multiple children to several charter schools at once. The online application was created to ease the process for families to apply to one (or many) charter schools located in and near Boston, and is available in nine different languages.

Eligibility

All applicants to Roxbury Prep must be a resident of Massachusetts at the time of application. Students are asked to indicate a resident address on the application and provide appropriate documentation.

See our Enrollment Policy for more information.

Student Support Resources

Every Uncommon student feels included, supported in their unique abilities, and empowered to thrive in pursuing their passion through our K-12 programs and beyond.

See our Student Support Resources handout for more information (Spanish version also available).

School Locations

Roxbury Prep operates two middle schools and a high school in Roxbury, Dorchester and Hyde Park.