African-Centered College Preparatory Lower Campus

African-Centered College Preparatory Lower Campus African-Centered Prep Elementary is a K-8 school in the Kansas City Public Schools. However, the story began much earlier.

African-Centered College Preparatory Academy is not just a school, but the result of 24 years of hard work and dedication by the Kansas City, Mo., community. The school offers innovative, college prep instruction to students in pre-kindergarten through 7th grade according to the principles of Ma'at and the Nguzo Saba. African-centered education in the Kansas City Public Schools began in 1988 with

the J.S. Chick African Shule, providing a unique cultural education to nearly 350 students. Since then the program has evolved into a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade program servicing more than 920 students. The latest evolution of the program, African-Centered Prep, continues the strong cultural aspects of the existing program with a revamped curriculum and the support services offered to all KCPS students. The school is led by a principal and advised by a Council of Elders (Wazuri) that offers input and guidance on every aspect of school operations.

Congratulations to our Star Students who have earned one of their ribbons today.
04/28/2026

Congratulations to our Star Students who have earned one of their ribbons today.

04/28/2026
04/07/2026

Some of our drummers during Harambee as we were led by some of our Kindergarten students.

Today we had the privilege of being led in Harambee by some of our Kindergarten students. Let's see that school spirit. ...
04/07/2026

Today we had the privilege of being led in Harambee by some of our Kindergarten students. Let's see that school spirit. Pt.3

04/07/2026

Today we had the privilege of being led in Harambee by some of our Kindergarten students. Let's see that school spirit. Pt.2

Today we had the privilege of being led in Harambee by some of our Kindergarten students. Let's see that school spirit. ...
04/07/2026

Today we had the privilege of being led in Harambee by some of our Kindergarten students. Let's see that school spirit. Pt.1

ACCPA Apr. 2026 Harambee-2 Congratulations to last weeks STAR ⭐ students who earned their ribbons today.
04/07/2026

ACCPA Apr. 2026 Harambee-2
Congratulations to last weeks STAR ⭐ students who earned their ribbons today.

04/07/2026

Don’t wait—scholarship season is here! 💸

KCPS College Access has gathered a list of scholarships and career opportunities for middle and high school students. Take charge of your future and apply today!

Head to kcpublicschools.org/SCHOLARSHIPS for all the details.

04/07/2026

It's Occupational Therapy Month!

We're celebrating our 13 KCPS occupational therapists who work with more than 500 students across the district every day.

Their dedication to helping students overcome obstacles and achieve their highest potential is unwavering, and we can't thank them enough.

The OT team is pictured here on a professional development day, learning new methods for supporting students with dyslexia and dysgraphia.

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6410 Swope Pkwy
Kansas City, MO
64132

Opening Hours

Monday 9:15am - 4:15pm
Tuesday 9:15am - 4:15pm
Wednesday 9:15am - 4:15pm
Thursday 9:15am - 4:15pm
Friday 9:15am - 4:15pm

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+18164181175

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