Educating the whole child for the whole world
Prospective New Family Open House November 11th from 2:00pm-5:00pm
No RSVP is required just drop in and join us for tours of our campus and any questions you may have about the lottery process.
Welcome to CCPS
“The Whole Child for the Whole World.” That’s a longtime slogan for our school, developed by the founders back in 2006 as they envisioned a short phrase to express the fuller mission and impact the school would seek to establish. Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School (CCPS) is a preeminent public charter school in Albuquerque, with a unique approach to teaching and learning for students in grades 6-12.
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What Sets Cottonwood Apart
24:1
Middle School
Class Size
18:1
High School
Class Size
67%
Percent of Faculty with
Advanced Degrees
98%
College Acceptance Rate
(2 or 4 year College)
25+
Student Led
Clubs
11
NMAA Athletics
and Activities
Lottery Process
Learn about the CCPS Lottery Process and what it takes to become a CCPS student.
International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a global leader in international education—developing inquiring, knowledgeable, confident, and caring young people.
Mission & Philosophy
Learn about the Mission and Educational Philosophy of CCPS.
Meet Our Staff
Meet the Staff of CCPS.