A Safe, Smart Start for Your Child
A Safe, Smart Start for Your Child
We don’t just prepare students for the next grade, we prepare them for life.
Strong Character
Education
Daily 30-minute lessons on friendship, responsibility, and respect, because who your child becomes matters just as much as what they learn. A school uniform reinforces structure and pride every day.
High School Prep
Starts Early
From kindergarten on, students follow a rigorous academic path with extended instruction time and personal support. Our alumni are often awarded scholarships to top high schools through our exclusive high school readiness program.
Small, Supportive Classrooms
Smaller class sizes and caring educators mean no child slips through the cracks. We tailor learning to meet each student where they are, and help them grow from there.
Safe, Structured Environment
A no-tolerance policy for violence or bullying, plus daily behavior and social-emotional learning, ensures your child is supported in every way and free to focus on their future.
Daily Fitness for a
Stronger Mind & Body
Our students practice and play every day with structured fitness, building not just physical health, but focus, discipline, and confidence too.
Strong Character
Education
Strong Character
Education Daily 30-minute lessons on kindness, responsibility, and respect, because who your child becomes matters just as much as what they learn. A school uniform reinforces structure and pride every day.
High School Prep Starts Early
High School Prep Starts Early From kindergarten on, students follow a rigorous academic path with extended instruction time and personal support. Our alumni are often awarded scholarships to top high schools through our exclusive transition program.
Small, Supportive Classrooms
Small, Supportive Classrooms Smaller class sizes and caring educators mean no child slips through the cracks. We tailor learning to meet each student where they are, and help them grow from there.
Safe, Structured Environment
Safe, Structured Environment A no-tolerance policy for violence or bullying, plus daily behavior and social-emotional learning, ensures your child is supported in every way and free to focus on their future.
Daily Fitness for a Stronger Mind & Body
Daily Fitness for a Stronger Mind & Body Our students move every day with 1.4 hours of structured fitness, building not just physical health, but focus, discipline, and confidence too.
Shaping Future Leaders With Heart and Strength
A Day in the Life at Performance Academies
Structure, academics, and enrichment. Every day is built to help your child grow inside and out.
We go one hour longer than traditional schools, giving students more time to master core subjects without the rush.
Daily reinforcement in foundational subjects helps students build lasting skills and real academic confidence.
Every student trains weekly in Martial Arts, Soccer, and Tennis, building strength, focus, and discipline.
From uniforms to daily 30-minute behavior lessons, students learn respect, responsibility, and pride in themselves and their community.
Our no-nonsense approach to discipline creates a learning environment where teachers can teach, and students can succeed.
Our days are designed to help students grow: in school, in sports, and in who they’re becoming.
High School Readiness Program: Preparing for Success at Top Private High Schools in Ohio
Admissions Assistance:
Helping students become competitive applicants for top private high schools.
Free Financial Aid Support:
Guidance in securing scholarships and grants to make high school education more affordable.
Ongoing Academic & Behavioral Coaching:
Ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges of high school.
Find a Performance Academies Location Near You
More than just free public education, we combine strong academics, daily fitness, and character lessons to help kids thrive now and earn scholarships to top high schools later.
Trusted by
How to Enroll: Simple Steps to Join Us
Ready to give your child a strong, supportive education? Enrolling is easy! Here’s how:
1
Fill out our short form to let us know you’re interested. This gives us your basic information, so we can guide you through the next steps.
2
After confirming your interest, you’ll gain access to the full application form. Here, you’ll give us more information about your child and to provide available documents that can speed up the enrollment.
3
Our admissions team will contact you to review your application, confirm any missing documents, and provide final confirmation of your child’s enrollment.
Success Stories from Our Families
Our Blog
Congratulations to all the Performance Academies Annual Statewide Spelling Bee participants and winners from last week! Below are the top three winners!
From left to right:
- 3rd place-A’vanna Jones from Trotwood Preparatory and Fitness Academy
- 2nd place-Serenity Heath from Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy
- 1st place-Jai’Ahnn Powell from Columbus Performance Academy
Way to go! We are so proud of you!
Performance Academies fifth graders, teachers, parents and school leaders from our schools across Ohio are having a blast this week at our annual outdoor learning experience at Camp Kern. Today we woke up to a beautiful fall morning, enjoyed French toast and bacon for breakfast, took some amazing hikes, and traveled back in time to visit a one room school house, a blacksmith shop, and more! We saw turtle shells and learned about animals in Ohio, and we got to ring the dinner bell! We had a fun lunch, played lots of games, and headed out for more hiking, canoeing, and outdoor learning experiences before heading back to our cabins!
Parents and Families:
Starting Monday, March 16 a daily “grab and go” breakfast and lunch will be available at each of our schools for your children who attend/are enrolled in our schools per the schedule below.
In addition, paper copies of online resources will be available for pickup during that time as well, along with recommendations for students to stay physically fit and active!
Please be mindful of the time window below for each individual school for breakfast/lunch “grab and go” a.m. pick up.
CPA 9:30-10:30
CPFA 10:00-11:00
EPA 9:30-10:30
HAPA 10:15-11:15
NPFA 10:00-11:00
MHPFA 10:30-11:30
MPFA 9:30-10:30
SPFA 9:30-10:30
SSPA 10:30-11:30
TPFA 10:15-11:15
ToPFA 10:30-11:30
WPFA 10:00-11:00
This year’s Top Leadership Awards were presented at the 17th Annual Performance Academies Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to this year’s recipients-Bryan Wagoner, Superintendent, Stephanie Widner, Superintendent, Donnell Drake, Superintendent/Principal South Scioto Performance Academy, and Lynn Hursey, Principal, Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy. These school leaders led each of their buildings to new heights in the 2017-18 school year. We are so proud of each of them and can’t wait to see what they achieve this year!
Congratulations to all of our scholars for their hard work and perseverance this year! Our 6th annual scholar luncheon was a huge success, showcasing our students that were accepted into outstanding area high schools.
This week Performance Academies held our annual winter Martial Arts tournaments. Pictured are students from CPA, CPFA, NPFA, and WPFA displaying their talents. Great job everyone!
Performance Academies staff and families cooked, baked, and served over a hundred families this Sunday morning at Ronald McDonald House in Columbus. Thanks to all who helped and served. What a beautiful way to give back to the community!
Two hundred teachers and principals from across the Performance Academies Network are listening to the inspirational author, educator, and motivational speaker, Dr. Jesse Jackson, III!
Teachers gathered regionally for their monthly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings to continue to hone and improve teaching and engagement strategies for students. Pictured are teaching teams from 4 schools in southern Ohio, gathering at Trotwood Prep and Fitness Academy, as well as 6 schools from central Ohio, who met at Columbus Performance Academy. Way to go fabulous PA teachers! We love your high level of commitment and what you do for all the kids and families we serve!
15 Year Service Award recipients Stacy Neal, Middle School Teacher at Middletown Preparatory and Fitness Academy, Barb Frazier, Performance Academies EMIS Director, and Cassandra Engber, Speech Therapist at Trotwood Preparatory and Fitness Academy. Thank you for your incredible service and for touching the lives of so many students and families!
New Employee of the Year Award recipients, Nick Meadows, Administrative Assistant in the district office and Tiffany Watson, Office Manager at South Scioto Performance Academy! Way to go!
Fill out the form to start the application and unlock access to the full application form.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
It only takes a minute to get started. Fill out a quick form to express your interest, and you’ll immediately unlock access to the full application.
You can start filling it out right away or at your convenience. Once we receive your form, our admissions team will reach out personally to guide you through the process, answer any questions, and make sure everything is set.
It’s simple, fast, and we’re with you every step of the way.
Ready to take the next step? Let’s do this!
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Performance Academies serve?
We serve students in Kindergarten through 8th grade with a strong focus on structure, academics, enrichment, and character development.
Is there tuition?
No. Our schools are completely free to attend.
Can I apply for the next school year?
Yes, and we recommend it. Applying early gives you more flexibility and helps us support your family throughout the process.
Do you help students who are behind academically?
Absolutely. Whether your child needs to catch up or just needs more structure, we provide personalized support to help every student succeed.
We provide the full range of special education services, including intervention, speech therapy, English as a second language, tutoring, and test preparation.
Are uniforms mandatory?
Yes. Uniforms help set a tone of focus, respect, and school pride from the moment students walk through the door.
What kind of support do families get during enrollment?
Our admissions team is here to guide you every step of the way. We help organize documents, answer questions, and make the process feel simple and stress-free.
What documents are needed to apply?
You’ll need proof of residency, immunization records, and your child’s previous school records. If you’re not sure where to start, we’ll walk you through exactly what’s needed.
Do you help with transportation?
Yes, school buses are available for most of our students. In some situations, we help families explore local resources and find transportation solutions that work.
