
Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy


About Columbus Prep
Welcome to Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy. We are a first-rate academic and fitness institution where your student can grow intellectually and physically. We strive to instill the values of lifelong learning, strong character, and the importance of being physically fit in each of our students. Our staff and administration stand ready to provide the best possible education and preparation for life.
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Meet Our Principal
Welcome to another exciting school year at Columbus Preparatory & Fitness Academy!
I am excited to be with you and your child as we work towards success in academics and fitness. As you know, our program has a strong academic core with 2 hours of reading instruction, 1 ½ hours of math instruction, 1 hour of social studies, 1 hour of science, and 1 hour of fitness daily!
One of our goals at CPFA is to provide all students with the opportunity to excel in strong academics and have access to the best athletic program, focusing on martial arts, soccer and tennis! This focus develops strong minds and strong bodies! Our core curriculum includes programs such as Go Math, Imagine it, and Performance Coach! We continue to offer 1:1 student technology, allowing us to incorporate many online programs including Study Island, Lexia and Aleks, providing more individualized supports for our students.
At CPFA, we firmly believe in fostering an environment that nurtures not only academic excellence but also the social, emotional, and character development of our students. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging space where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. CPFA has been recognized as a High Quality Charter School by the Department of Education since the 2023-2024 school year!
We strongly believe students are more successful when the family is an active part of their educational journey. I look forward to a great school year full of growth and success. Let’s make the 2025-2026 school year our best year yet!
Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s education.
Yours in Educational Excellence,
Jessica Hursey, Principal
Columbus Preparatory & Fitness Academy
jhursey@performanceacademies.com


High Schools Want Our Graduates
Our Transition Program helps 8th graders leave Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy fully prepared for high school academically, socially, and emotionally.
We guide families through applications, test prep, and interviews, helping students earn spots and scholarships at some of the top high schools in Ohio.






With the right support, our students don’t just get in. They stand out.
Social Media Updates
New and interested families! Join us right here tomorrow for our Facebook Live interactive conversation with principals and school leaders to learn more about our schools and our curriculum, fitness program and summer camps! ... See MoreSee Less

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Time to register for summer camp at a Performance Academies school near you!!! ☀️ ⚽️ ✏️ 🎾 🧬 🔬 🥋 👩💻 📚 🥅
Watch for more info here, or call a PA school in your area TODAY to register for summer learning, sports, STEM, and fun for rising K-8th graders!
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Interested families please join us for a LIVE presentation and interactive discussion about our program for next year!! We will have principals and school leaders on hand to answer your questions about curriculum, resources, and programming!Interested families please join us for a LIVE presentation and interactive discussion about our program for next year!! We will have principals and school leaders on hand to answer your questions about curriculum, resources, and programming! 🍎 👨💻 ✏️ ⚽️ 🥋 🎾 ... See MoreSee Less

Excited to announce our Performance Academies 8th Grade Scholars at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy have been accepted to Cristo Rey for high school! Pictured below left to right are 8th grade scholars:
-Elmer Salinas Peres Jr.
-Kairi In
-Ursula Astilleros Rodriguez
Way to go! We are so proud of each of you, and we can’t wait to hear about all your success in high school and beyond! 🤩
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Ms Phillips’ 3rd Grade Class is this week’s Golden Show Award winner! They were simply fantastic this past week in Soccer at Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy! They were all able to add at least one more juggle to their personal record and worked really hard to complete their work out of the day with great teamwork. They also did an excellent job encouraging each other!
Keep up the hard work!
~Mrs. Kelly Snead, Asst. Director of Fitness, Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy
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We are so proud of all our 8th grade scholars who are working hard to be accepted to top performing high schools around the state through our Quality High School Transition Program! Today we celebrate Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy student, Christian Infantino, who was accepted to the prestigious Columbus Academy High School! We are so proud of you! Hats off also to your wonderful team of teachers and staff at CPFA who have supported your journey to the Academy! We can’t wait to hear about all you achieve there and beyond!
Pictured below are CPFA 8th grader Christian Infantino and Principal Mr. Jeffrey Luelleman and Assistant Principal Mr. Robert Jewel. Way to go!
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National School Choice 2021 ... See MoreSee Less
For the week of September 14, the Golden Shoe Award is presented to the virtual middle school class - 8D. Their attendance and efforts has been excellent all week! They worked hard on improving their soccer dribbling and developing their overall fitness skills! Congratulations to all for their dedication and effort!
~Patricia Mineur, Physical Fitness Virtual Instructor
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A Day in the Life at Columbus Prep
“This school is absolutely 100% my family. From the time they walk in at kindergarten until they leave in eighth grade, I enjoy every step of their journey. It’s all about community, love, grace, and hope.”
– Columbus Prep teacher
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