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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!

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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.

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Beyond Core Academics

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

The Student Experience

Upcoming Lotteries

  • April 5, 2023 (application deadline: April 4, 2023 at 11:59pm) – grades 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
  • April 12, 2023 (application deadline: April 11, 2023 at 11:59pm) – grades 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
  • April 26, 2023 (application deadline: April 25, 2023 at 11:59pm) – grades 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
  • May 3, 2023 (application deadline: May 2, 2023 at 11:59pm) – grades 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
  • May 10, 2023 (application deadline: May 9, 2023 at 11:59pm) – grades 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
  • May 17, 2023 (application deadline: May 16, 2023 at 11:59pm) – grades 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
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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. 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:

Physical applications should be mailed via USPS or hand delivered to any of the schools using the Boston Charter School Application or to:

Roxbury Prep Admissions
206 Magnolia Street
Dorchester, MA 02121

Applications will not be accepted by fax or email.

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.

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School Locations

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

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