About Our School
Mastery Prep Elementary serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade in North Philadelphia. Students at our school have the opportunity to advance to Gratz Prep Middle and Simon Gratz High School, offering them a comprehensive K-12 experience within Mastery Schools. Explore the information below to discover how we ignite students’ enthusiasm for learning while supporting their holistic development in a safe and secure school environment.
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We offer a rigorous academic curriculum that includes subjects such as math, science, reading, music, art, and more. Our dedicated and highly qualified teachers and staff ensure that all students receive a well-rounded education in a fun and joyful environment. To learn more about Mastery’s academic approach and the range of student supports available, please visit our Academic Program page.
Every Mastery school has a dedicated school culture team that is responsible for ensuring a positive and safe school community. Our schools observe common rituals, such as morning circles, community meetings, and school events that celebrate the school community and the joy of learning. We also ensure that school rules and values are consistently supported and enforced. Our teachers adopt standard school-wide classroom behavior systems, ensuring that students are held to consistently high expectations. We intentionally create a community that strikes a balance between structure and student independence, allowing schools to feel both orderly and joyful. To learn more about school culture, visit our Student Life page.
We offer an aftercare program through Change 4A Dollar, which runs from dismissal time to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. All students are eligible to join. Families will receive enrollment information through ParentSquare.
We also offer enriching extracurricular and athletic programs to support student growth outside of the classroom. Offerings include:
- Basketball (Boys and Girls)
- Cheer
- Dance
- Homework club
Mastery’s student uniform consists of a Mastery logo collared shirt, black, blue, or navy solid-colored pants, Mastery logo sweaters/sweatshirts, closed-toe, flat-soled shoes, and head coverings for religious purposes. Hoodies and t-shirts, regardless of logo, are not permitted.
For information on purchasing uniforms, please contact the main office at 215-866-0067.
Being prepared for school each day is vital to student success. To ensure your student is ready from day one, please review the list of required school supplies.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
All students residing in Philadelphia are eligible to apply for the lottery at Mastery Prep Elementary. Preference is given to students who reside in the 19140 zip code and students with siblings currently attending the school.
The Apply Philly Charter website will be inaccessible from January 21 through February 22 for school year 2026-2027 applicants. If you’d like to consult with one of our enrollment specialists about options for your student during this period and be reminded via email, call, or text when the website reopens so that you can complete an application, please complete the form linked below.
If you applied for the 2026-2027 school year by the January 20, 2026, priority deadline, lottery results will be made available via the Apply Philly Charter portal on February 6. Learn more about the lottery process and the actions you need to take to secure your spot for next year here.
Please note: If you are seeking a seat for your child for the current school year (2025-2026), you can still apply online using Apply Philly Charter during the shutdown period (January 21 – February 22). To begin your application, simply log in and click the “Apply for Current Year” button. Applications submitted for the 2026-2027 school year through the current year application in Apply Philly Charter will not be processed, as applications must be submitted for the correct school year to be eligible.
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Learn MoreOur Principal
Eugene Haith
Additional School Leadership
Eniola Ajayi, Assistant Principal of Specialized Services
Jolon McNeil, Assistant Principal of School Culture
Janise Goode, Assistant Principal of Operations
TBA, Assistant Principal of Instruction
Randy Frazier, Assistant Principal of Instruction
TBA, Lead Case Manager
Tyenise Young, Assistant Principal of Instruction – Early Elementary
Life at Mastery Prep Elementary
View GalleryWho to Contact
| If you have questions about: | School contact person | Contact information |
|---|---|---|
| My child’s academic performance | APs of Instruction STEM - Randy Frazier Lower Academy - K-2 - Tyenise Young | [email protected] 267-838-1574 [email protected] 1-445-345-2137 |
| Attendance, early dismissals, lateness | Chelsea Taylor, Administrative Assistant Siani Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant Nicole Ruiz, Attendance Coordinator | [email protected] 215-866-0067 [email protected] [email protected] |
| Health, medical concerns | Darnella Nash, School Nurse | Darnella[dot]Nash[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Arrival, dismissal, lunch | Chelsea Taylor, Administrative Assistant Siani Rodriquez, Administrative Assistant | Chelsea[dot]Taylor[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-866-0067 [email protected] |
| Culture | Jolon Mcniel, AP of School Culture | [email protected] |
| Discipline concerns, uniforms | Tera Horne, Dean | Tera[dot]Horne[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-558-0975 |
| Wellness, social work supports | Social Workers Grades K-2 - Lisa Love Grades 3-5 - Ryleigh Dublinske | Lisa[dot]Love[at]masterycharter[dot]org 267-858-7793 [email protected] |
| Events, trips | Jolon Mcniel, AP of Culture | [email protected] 215-275-9651 |
| Transportation | Siani Rodriquez, Administrative Assistant | [email protected] |
| Support for a student with an IEP | Eniola Ajayi, AP of Specialized Services | [email protected] 267-320-2656 |
| Scheduling | Janise Goode, AP of Operations | Janise[dot]Goode[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-275-9651 |
| Registration | Chelsea Taylor, Administrative Assistant Siani Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant | Chelsea[dot]Taylor[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-866-0067 [email protected] |
| Afterschool programs | Dasia Lahm-Cook, Teacher | Dasia[dot]Lahm-Cook[at]masterycharter[dot]org |
| Kindergarten enrollment, bootcamp | Chelsea Taylor, Administrative Assistant | Chelsea[dot]Taylor[at]masterycharter[dot]org 215-866-0067 |
| Reenrollment | Siani Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant | [email protected] |