100% Free
Our school is 100% free. No vouchers, no tuition. We're a nonprofit, public school.
Open to All
IEP or ESL? No problem. We are open to all children who are residents of Ohio.
We do what's best for kids.
We take your child's education very seriously. Our mission is to produce learners who exemplify academic excellence and responsible citizenship. We have a long track record of success for our students.
Welcome To Citizens Academy
Welcome to Citizens Academy, our founding campus. Citizens Academy opened in 1999 and is currently one of the highest-rated elementary schools in the state of Ohio. Named a Blue Ribbon School by the US Department of Education in 2011, Citizens Academy is a proud leader in high-quality public school education.
Central to our success is our high expectations for everyone in our school: students, staff, leaders, board members, and everyone else in the Citizens community. Our no-excuses, virtues-centered school culture affords students the opportunity to excel, not only as students but as citizens.
The Basics
Phone: (216) 791-4195
Fax: (216) 791-3013
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10118 Hampden Road
Cleveland OH 44108
Principal
Kimberly Peterlin
Grades K-5
Our Mission
The mission of Citizens Academy is to produce learners who exemplify academic excellence and responsible citizenship.
Our Values
Our seven virtues are responsibility, respect, perseverance, honesty, generosity, courage, and loyalty.
Our Approach
Virtues like responsibility and perseverance are key to our students’ success. They achieve academic excellence while learning to become responsible citizens.
Getting Here
Citizens Academy is located at 10118 Hampden Ave in Cleveland. We are near East Boulevard and MLK Jr Boulevard, as well as near E 105th & Superior.
