The official page of Tempe Preparatory Academy, a rigorous liberal arts tuition-free charter school for students in Grades 6-12 in Tempe, Arizona. IV)
Welcome to the Tempe Preparatory Academy, a tuition-free, open enrollment public charter school in Tempe, Arizona for Grades 6-12. Using Socratic practice as our pedagogical foundation, our students, parents, teachers, and staff engage the Great Books and best of the Western tradition on a daily basis. Our graduates are confident, knowledgeable, and articulate, and prepared to live full lives. The
y are trained in advanced mathematics and science, the fine arts, literature, history, philosophy, economics and languages (both modern European and Classical), and they possess the intellectual skills and disciplines which make a lifetime of learning possible. Of course, a liberal arts education cannot be pursued hurriedly or with a sense only of its immediate benefit or material value. The formation of our students’ characters and imaginations involves an exposure to great works and thinking over time engendering a habit of excellence. By enrolling your son or daughter at Tempe Prep, you join us in a commitment to personal growth for each student in each of his or her years here. It will be a rich experience, marked by the formation of deep understanding, new discoveries of personal excellence, and the creation of enduring friendships. It is an education for life. We welcome you to the Tempe Prep experience. The mission of Tempe Preparatory Academy is to educate students for the lifelong pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. TPA graduates have a foundation in the liberal arts of grammar and rhetoric, logic and mathematics, history, natural science, and philosophy. Graduates will also have practiced the fine arts of music, drawing and painting, and drama. TPA graduates are thus prepared for every career, every course of advanced or specialized study, and every kind of leisure. The Academy fulfills itsr mission by the following means:
- Service to a rigorous, core liberal arts curriculum in the Western tradition that is the same for all students.
- Small classes of 22 or fewer.
- Dedicated, enthusiastic, and intellectually excellent teachers who serve as models of learning and of character.
- Detailed student evaluation, with an emphasis upon written, narrative evaluation of learning rather than upon grades and percentages.
- Regular and meaningful homework assignments.
- High standards of personal conduct and comportment for students. Though the curriculum is rigorous and expectations for students are high, the Academy is not exclusive schools strictly for the elite. Our goal is to provide an environment that allows every student who is curious and diligent the opportunity to fulfill her or his potential. The Academy offers a core curriculum in which each of the grades builds on previous grades over the student’s seven-year tenure. The 11th and 12th grades in particular gather all of the previous years of liberal arts study together to offer students a critical and comprehensive understanding of the
Western tradition. Along with being a Blue Ribbon School, Tempe Prep receives local and national recognition with our mission to educate students for the lifelong pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness through a rigorous liberal arts curriculum using Socratic practice to explore the Great Books and the best of Western tradition:
· Ranked 1st in the State of Arizona for the percentage of college graduates from a public high school, Arizona Board of Regents (2016)
· Ranked 1st in the State of Arizona for open enrollment public high schools, Arizona Dept. of Education Report Card (2012)
· The only open enrollment public high school to be ranked in Arizona's top 10 for 2 consecutive years, Arizona Dept. of Education Report Card (2013)
· One of only 5 schools to receive the Arizona Dept. of Education’s Reading Excellence Award (2011)
· Ranked 5th and 6th in the U.S. for Reading and Math Achievement, Bush Foundation's Global Report Card (2011)
· State Championship Speech and Debate Team for 8 consecutive years (2006-2013 AIA 1/2/3A)
· State FIRST Robotics Competition Winner (2013)
· State Championship Women’s Basketball Team (2012 AIA Div. IV)
· State Championship Men's and Women's Track Teams (2011 AIA Div.
12/15/2025
Today is the day!🤩
The deadline to apply for the 6th Grade Lottery for Fall 2025 is tonight, December 15.
Don’t miss your chance to join Tempe Prep family.
✍️Apply now at tempeprep.org!
12/15/2025
Tempe Prep is accepting applications for Fall 2026!
Families of students entering grades 6-12 are invited to learn more about our exceptional curriculum, vibrant community, and robust extracurricular programs.
💡 The application window is open through December 15, 2025 for inclusion in the 6th Grade Lottery for Fall 2026 enrollment.
⭐️ Students entering Grades 7-12 will go onto the waitlist based on the order in which applications are received. So complete the enrollment form as soon as possible.
Know friends, neighbors, or co-workers who would love Tempe Prep?
👉 Invite them to come see what makes our community so special! Tours are happening now! 🏫✨
Tempe Preparatory Academy is proud to receive the Outstanding AFS Club Sponsor Award from AFS USA, honoring our commitment to global education and intercultural exchange.
Huge shout out to Mrs. Moffitt, founder of the AFS International Studies Club, for her leadership and dedication!🌟
Through hosting exchange students, guiding scholars to fully funded study-abroad programs, and building a welcoming, globally minded community, Tempe Prep continues to prepare students to be future global leaders. 🌎✨
We’re honored to be recognized and excited to keep expanding global opportunities for our scholars!🤩
12/14/2025
Today’s the Day!📣The deadline to apply for the 6th Grade Lottery for Fall 2025 is TONIGHT, December 15th!🤩
Don’t miss your chance to join the Tempe Prep family.
✍️Apply now at tempeprep.org!
Don’t miss your chance to discover how Tempe Prep can set your child on the path to success with advanced courses in Math, Science, Fine Arts, and Great Books, and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities.📚
Secure your spot today and take the first step toward an extraordinary future!
Apply TODAY before it’s too late and begin your journey as part of the Tempe Prep Knight Family!⚔️💙
12/14/2025
Spread the word! 📣
Tempe Prep is now accepting applications for Fall 2026!
Families of students entering grades 6-12 are invited to learn more about our exceptional curriculum, vibrant community, and robust extracurricular programs.
💡 The application window is open through December 15, 2025 for inclusion in the 6th Grade Lottery for Fall 2026 enrollment.
⭐️ Students entering Grades 7-12 will go onto the waitlist based on the order in which applications are received. So complete the enrollment form as soon as possible.
Know friends, neighbors, or co-workers who would love Tempe Prep?
👉 Invite them to come see what makes our community so special! Tours are happening now! 🏫✨
Shout out to Tempe Prep sophomore Will Drescher for presenting for his Congressional Award Silver Medal with over 200 hours of Voluntary Public Service with Special Olympics, Sonoran Prevention Works, Feed My Starving Children, and the Tempe Public Library. 🤩 We love seeing how Knights take TPA’s mission of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness to the greater community! Way to go, Will!
12/13/2025
1 more day! 📣 6th Grade Lottery applications to enroll at Tempe Prep
for Fall 2026 are due Monday,
December 15!
⭐️ Sign up for a tour and apply at tempeprep.org!
Tempe Prep is a top-ranked, tuition-free, public charter school for students in Grades 6-12 with advanced Math, Science, Fine Arts, and Great Books courses and robust extracurricular activities. 📚
Our wait lists get longer closer to high school so enroll now to secure your spot! Come join the Tempe Prep Knights Family and embark on an extraordinary education! ⚔️ ✨
12/13/2025
🔥 Middle School Spotlight 🔥
🥈STATE RUNNER-UP🥈
Shout out to MS wrestler Gavan Lewis for an incredible performance at the Canyon Athletic Association MIddle School State Championships! 💪 🤼♂️
Gavan battled his way to a 2nd place finish, showing unmatched toughness, grit, and heart every time he stepped on the mat. An unbelievable run and a performance to be proud of!
👏 And a huge congratulations to all of our Middle School wrestlers who competed at State last weekend. Way to represent the Knights with class and toughness!
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