University Preparatory Schools

University Preparatory Schools Our two Denver elementary schools serving Kindergarten – 5th grade are tuition free public charter

04/10/2026

Do you want to prepare your student for college and a life of opportunity?

We believe in our scholar's potential to achieve greatness. Our two FREE K-5 elementary schools in North Central Denver aim to prepare every child for a four-year college degree and a life filled with endless opportunities.

Round 2 of SchoolChoice is now open - join our family by enrolling TODAY!

It’s official! Week 1 is in the books and our 15-year anniversary at U Prep is up and running with the launch of the 202...
08/19/2025

It’s official! Week 1 is in the books and our 15-year anniversary at U Prep is up and running with the launch of the 2025-26 school year. We were thrilled to welcome scholars and families back for our orientation week starting on August 11th and can’t wait for all this year will bring.

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¡Es oficial! La semana 1 está en los libros y nuestro aniversario número 15 en U Prep ha comenzado con el lanzamiento del año escolar 2025-26. Estuvimos encantados de dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes y familias de regreso para nuestra semana de orientación que comenzó el 11 de agosto y no podemos esperar a todo lo que este año traerá.

Just before spring break, our Steele St. scholars were engaging in an egg hunt activity to celebrate perfect attendance ...
04/24/2025

Just before spring break, our Steele St. scholars were engaging in an egg hunt activity to celebrate perfect attendance for the month of March. Out of nowhere, the Central Park Rangers from the film Elf appeared. Unlike the movie version, this crew was incredibly pleasant and we loved having them on campus.

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Justo antes de las vacaciones de primavera, nuestros estudiantes de la calle Steele participaban en una búsqueda de huevos para celebrar la asistencia perfecta durante marzo. De repente, aparecieron los guardabosques de Central Park de la película Elf. A diferencia de la versión cinematográfica, este equipo fue increíblemente amable y nos encantó tenerlos en el campus.

Who doesn’t love a pajama day? There’s something particularly enjoyable about a mother and son rolling into school in th...
04/22/2025

Who doesn’t love a pajama day? There’s something particularly enjoyable about a mother and son rolling into school in their pj’s and spending the day in that cozy state

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¿A quién no le encanta un día de pijamas? Hay algo particularmente agradable en ver a una madre y su hijo llegar a la escuela en pijama y pasar el día en ese estado tan acogedor.

This is what it looks like when you win the Circle Champion trophy following K – 2 Community Circle at our Steele St. ca...
04/21/2025

This is what it looks like when you win the Circle Champion trophy following K – 2 Community Circle at our Steele St. campus

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Así es como se ve cuando ganas el trofeo Circle Champion después del Círculo Comunitario K-2 en nuestro campus de Steele St.

For U Prep families who keep their attendance rolling during the 2nd semester, these brand-new, ultra-exclusive, mugs ...
04/18/2025

For U Prep families who keep their attendance rolling during the 2nd semester, these brand-new, ultra-exclusive, mugs are waiting for you. We are deeply grateful for each and every family for working to hit our ‘no more than 5 absences’ goal per semester and are eager to celebrate you in May when we get to the finish line.

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Para las familias de U Prep que se mantienen asistiendo durante el segundo semestre, estas nuevas y ultraexclusivas tazas les esperan. Agradecemos profundamente a cada familia por su esfuerzo para alcanzar nuestra meta de "no más de 5 ausencias" por semestre y estamos ansiosos por celebrarlos en mayo cuando lleguemos a la meta.

Kids will be kids! When you’re studying rocks in your 4th grade science class, what do you do? Bring rocks to school eac...
04/17/2025

Kids will be kids! When you’re studying rocks in your 4th grade science class, what do you do? Bring rocks to school each morning to share with your teacher. Way to get our scholars pumped about science Ms. Harbaugh!

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¡Los niños son niños! Cuando estudias rocas en tu clase de ciencias de 4.º grado, ¿qué haces? Llevas rocas a la escuela cada mañana para compartirlas con tu profesor. ¡Qué bien motivamos a nuestros alumnos con la ciencia, Sra. Harbaugh!

When we opened U Prep, this young lady was in the early years of elementary school. Now, the daughter of our longest ten...
04/11/2025

When we opened U Prep, this young lady was in the early years of elementary school. Now, the daughter of our longest tenured team member is a college graduate with a pilots’ license. We are so proud of Jasmine and all of her accomplishments. Thelma, your family is incredible and your daughter’s success is a reminder to all of our scholars that they can truly do anything. ❤️

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Cuando abrimos U Prep, esta joven estaba en los primeros años de primaria. Ahora, la hija de nuestro miembro más veterano del equipo es graduada universitaria con licencia de piloto. Estamos muy orgullosos de Jasmine y de todos sus logros. Thelma, tu familia es increíble y el éxito de tu hija es un recordatorio para todos nuestros estudiantes de que realmente pueden lograr cualquier cosa.

Each morning, as scholars enter our classrooms across U Prep, they are met with an “academic passcode.” What happens whe...
04/10/2025

Each morning, as scholars enter our classrooms across U Prep, they are met with an “academic passcode.” What happens when a whole cluster of children struggle to answer the math question that “gets you in to the learning club?”, Ms. Garster pulls you together for a mini lesson on decomposing wholes into fractional parts.

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Cada mañana, al entrar los alumnos a nuestras aulas de U Prep, se les entrega una "clave académica". ¿Qué sucede cuando un grupo de niños tiene dificultades para responder la pregunta de matemáticas que les permite entrar al club de aprendizaje? La Sra. Garster los reúne para una mini lección sobre la descomposición de enteros en fracciones.

These two up and coming artists love the opportunity to paint in our PreK classroom. One day, you may very well see thei...
04/09/2025

These two up and coming artists love the opportunity to paint in our PreK classroom. One day, you may very well see their works of art displayed in a gallery.

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A estos dos artistas emergentes les encanta la oportunidad de pintar en nuestra clase de preescolar. Algún día, es muy probable que vean sus obras expuestas en una galería.

What happens when you write a comment in our monthly staff survey that you are in desperate need of a microwave? The nex...
04/08/2025

What happens when you write a comment in our monthly staff survey that you are in desperate need of a microwave? The next morning, a microwave arrives with your name on it. Enjoy the new appliance Mr. Costanzo!

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¿Qué pasa si escribes un comentario en nuestra encuesta mensual para el personal diciendo que necesitas urgentemente un microondas? A la mañana siguiente, llega un microondas con tu nombre. ¡Disfruta del nuevo electrodoméstico, Sr. Costanzo!

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Denver, CO
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