Breakthrough Schools is the #1 rated network of public charter schools in Cleveland. We have ten campuses throughout the city serving grades K-8, and our schools offer distinct educational options for students and families.
CITIZENS FOUNDING SCHOOLS
Our Citizens founding schools include our National Blue Ribbon Award-Winning elementary school Citizens Academy and our MOMENTUM Award-Winning middle school Citizens Leadership Academy. A very short drive between elementary and middle school, our founding schools provide a space for your child to thrive from pre-K through 8th grade.
Citizens Academy
Openings in K-5
10118 Hampden Ave. in Glenville
Near East Blvd. & Superior
(216) 791-4195
Citizens Leadership Academy
Openings in 6-8
9711 Lamont Ave in University Circle
Near E 97 & Chester
(216) 229-8185
CITIZENS EAST CAMPUS
We opened our Citizens East Campus due to strong community demand and support. Here, both our elementary school Citizens Academy East (CAE) and our middle school Citizens Leadership Academy East (CLAE) are located in the same building.
CITIZENS SOUTHEAST CAMPUS
Our Citizens Southeast Campus is our newest Citizens Campus, currently serving grades K-4. Our CA Southeast Campus is growing to serve student grades K-8, and will be featuring a Citizens Leadership Academy Southeast when we open for middle school.
PREPS CLIFFS CAMPUS
Our founding E Prep & Village Prep Cliffs campus opened in 2006, and serves students in grades K-8. Our "Preparatory" schools feature a highly structured, joyful environment with energizing routines and tremendous rigor. "Every second matters" is what we say about out Preparatory campuses.
Village Prep Cliffs
Openings in K-4
1417 E. 36th St in Asiatown
Between Superior & St Clair
(216) 456-2080
PREPS WOODLAND HILLS
Our founding E Prep & Village Prep Woodland Hills is our second Preparatory campus, serving students in grades K-8. Our "Preparatory" schools feature a highly structured, joyful environment with energizing routines and tremendous rigor. Woodland Hills is especially helpful in students make multiple years of academic progress in just one year.
PREPS WILLARD CAMPUS
Preps Willard is our newest E Prep & Village Prep campus, growing to serve students in grades K-8. Our first west side Preparatory Campus, Preps Willard is an exciting, diverse, multicultural learning environment featuring high structure, high energy, and academic rigor.
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Top High Schools
Our graduates attend top public and private high schools in Cleveland, often earning significant or full scholarships for their achievements.
Outstanding Colleges
Alumni like Laquanna are attending some of the nations top colleges (on a full-ride, as well!).
And Far Beyond...
Alumni like Terrance Reynolds are traveling the world, as college graduates and global citizens.
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