A School for the Community,
by the Community.

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Becoming Collegiate Academy is the first elementary School founded on the principles of our nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Year established
2020
Enrollment capacity
624
Grades enrolling
K-4th

Celebrating Our Culture & Identity

Our founders grew up in the neighborhoods we serve, and our teachers and staff reflect the culture and have lived the experiences of our student and families.

Fostering Sisterhood & Brotherhood

Every student at Becoming Collegiate Academy has a
teacher-led peer group to support and celebrate the value that they personally bring to our community.

Building a Culture of Excellence

We care enough to expect the very best from everyone in our school community and make sure that our students have the support they need to succeed.

Learn more about Becoming Collegiate Academy

Interested in learning more about our tuition-free, joyful, and academically excellent public school?

Please fill out the form and a member of our Enrollment team will be happy to help.

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What is the process for applying?

Becoming Collegiate Academy has a lottery that opens each year in October and closes in March. After the lottery closes, applicants will be notified of their offer or waitlist status via text, email, and mail. *If the lottery date has passed, we accept applications on a first come first serve basis as long as seats are available, all other applicants will be added to the waitlist.

Becoming gives preference to the following applicants:

  • Students who have siblings enrolled at Becoming
  • Students whose parents are staff members at Becoming
  • Students whose parents were on the School’s founding Governing Board

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For questions about applying, contact information@becomingschools.org.
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