Gratz Prep Middle - Mastery Schools

Limited Seats Available for SY 2026-2027

Gratz Prep Middle is still accepting applications for the upcoming school year. Preference is given to students who attend Clymer Elementary, Dr. Tanner G. Duckrey Public School, Edward T. Steel School, Grover Cleveland Elementary, Kenderton Elementary, Mary McLeod Bethune School, and to those with siblings already enrolled at Gratz Prep Middle. If space allows, a lottery is run each year to fill remaining seats.

How to Apply

Step 1: Visit the Apply Philly Charter website. 

Step 2: Select “Apply,” and log in or create an account. 

Step 3: Complete the application and select Gratz Prep Middle. 

Questions? Complete and submit this form, and one of our Enrollment Coordinators will contact you within 48 hours to answer your questions and assist you with your application

About Our School

Gratz Prep Middle serves students in 7th and 8th grade in North Philadelphia. After completing 8th grade, students at our school have the opportunity to advance to 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.

293

Students

7-8

Grades

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 enriching extracurricular and athletic programs to support student growth outside of the classroom. Offerings include: 

  • Anime Club
  • Boys and Girls Basketball
  • Co-ed Cross Country
  • Co-ed Outdoor Track + Field
  • Cheerleading
  • Co-ed Bowling
  • Co-ed Flag Football
  • Co-ed Volleyball
  • Cooking Club
  • Cosmetology
  • Gaming Club
  • Boys and Girls Soccer

Mastery’s student uniform consists of a Mastery logo collared shirt, solid-colored black or blue 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 215-227-4408.

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.

Gratz Prep Middle in the news

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Generous community members donate 300 turkeys to Mastery families

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Additional School Leadership

Erica Gooch, Assistant Principal of Instruction  

Cynthia Spiecker, Assistant Principal of Operations

Andrew Finney, Assistant Principal of School Culture

 

Who to Contact

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