Joyful, excellent schools educating 125,000 students across the U.S.

We are KIPP Public Schools

For over 25 years, KIPP has been proving what's possible when high expectations meet real support. We're proud to be one of the nation's largest school networks.

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  • National reach

    KIPP is the largest public charter school network in America and among the top 20 largest school systems in the country.

    National reach

    KIPP is the largest public charter school network in America and among the top 20 largest school systems in the country.

  • College-ready

    KIPP students are nearly 3x as likely to earn a bachelor's degree as their peers.

    College-ready

    KIPP students are nearly 3x as likely to earn a bachelor's degree as their peers.

  • Lasting impact

    There are more than 85,000 KIPP alumni across the country.

    Lasting impact

    There are more than 85,000 KIPP alumni across the country.

KIPP in Your Community

KIPP founded as a college-prep program for fifth graders in Houston. Today, we serve students and families in 21 states and Washington D.C.

Find a KIPP School

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  • I love that KIPP has teachers who are understanding and support us in every situation. CJ, student, KIPP NYC Public Schools

    I love that KIPP has teachers who are understanding and support us in every situation.

    CJ, student, KIPP NYC Public Schools
  • Thanks for KIPP, I see my child excelling in school, heading to college, and thriving there too. Parent, KIPP Public Schools Northern California

    Thanks for KIPP, I see my child excelling in school, heading to college, and thriving there too.

    Parent, KIPP Public Schools Northern California
  • We’re building a future that is full of opportunities for kids; we’re fighting for a world that doesn’t exist and that is both scary and inspiring. Towana, Leader, KIPP New Orleans Schools

    We’re building a future that is full of opportunities for kids; we’re fighting for a world that doesn’t exist and that is both scary and inspiring.

    Towana, Leader, KIPP New Orleans Schools
  • The support, camaraderie, and the sense that everyone is here for the long term—that’s what makes KIPP unique. Nihesha, teacher, KIPP DC Public Schools

    The support, camaraderie, and the sense that everyone is here for the long term—that’s what makes KIPP unique.

    Nihesha, teacher, KIPP DC Public Schools

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