Mastery Prep Elementary - Mastery Schools

APPLY NOW FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

Mastery Prep Elementary is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Please follow the steps below to apply online.

  • Visit Apply Philly Charter
  • Log in or create an account
  • Fill out your family profile and add your child as a student
  • Click on the Apply for September 2025 button
  • Select Mastery Charter School: Mastery Prep Elementary as the school to which you would like to apply
  • Submit your application

Please note: If you are looking for a seat for your child for the current school year (2024-2025), you can still apply online today using Apply Philly Charter. Just click on the “Apply for Current Year” button to start your application once you’ve logged in.

Have questions about our school or need help navigating the process? Complete and submit this form, and a Mastery enrollment specialist will reach out to answer your questions and help you apply.

Academic excellence. Joyful classrooms.

Welcome to Mastery Prep Elementary, serving students in kindergarten through the sixth grade in North Philadelphia.

Prep Elementary offers academic excellence in a fun, joyful environment. From math to music and reading to field trips, our students receive a well-rounded education from loving teachers and leaders.

Mastery Prep is a joyful, structured community where everyone loves to grow and learn.

Prep Elementary students have the opportunity to attend Gratz Prep Middle and Simon Gratz High, giving them the full K-12 Mastery experience.

600

Students

K-6

Grades

Our School

Academic instruction includes small-group sessions that allow teachers to create a personalized learning experience for each student as they explore the concepts of language arts, math, science, and social studies. Students also receive instruction in art, physical education, music, and more as part of our commitment to educating the whole child.

We believe in a holistic approach to education, which helps foster academic excellence, critical thinking, and a lifelong passion for knowledge.

For more information about the academics at Mastery Schools, visit our Academic Program page.

Prep Elementary students can enjoy:

  • Free breakfast and lunch
  • Enthusiastic greetings from teachers and staff
  • Morning meeting that set the tone of the day
  • Free play and structured recess

Aftercare

Mastery Prep Elementary partners with “Change 4A Dollar” after care program. We believe that this organization would be the best match for our school. “Change 4A Dollar” operates each school day from dismissal until 6 p.m.  All students in grades K-6 are eligible to join.

For more information regarding extracurricular activities, please contact the main office at 215-866-0067.

Any student living in Philadelphia is eligible to apply for the lottery at Mastery Prep Elementary, however, preference is given to students living in the 19140 zip code.

Our Principal

Eugene Haith

Eugene Haith serves as the proud principal of Mastery Prep Elementary. Eugene was a founding member of Mastery Prep Elementary as a charter school, beginning his tenure there as the Assistant Principal of Specialized Services.  Prior to joining Mastery, Eugene served as a Math Teacher, Climate Manager & Assistant Principal at various academic institutions in the city of Philadelphia for the…
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School Leadership

Ikenna Anyanwu, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services

Isiah Gordon, Assistant Principal of School Culture

Janise Goode, Assistant Principal/Direct of Operations

Lauren Byrd, Assistant Principal of Instruction 

Randy Frazier, Assistant Principal of Instruction

Rena Campbell, Lead Case Manager

Tyenise Young, Assistant Principal of Instruction – Early Elementary

Who to Contact

Staff Directory

Our staff is available to support you and your child throughout their school experience. We are available to meet with families and answer questions via the email addresses listed here.

 

"I just love the communication between
the parents and the teachers and the school."

-Yonita Martin, Mastery Parent