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The Central Park School for Children is committed to nurturing and guiding the natural eagerness of each child to explore, grow and relate to others. We are a tuition-free public charter elementary school in downtown Durham, NC, serving students in kindergarten through 5th grade with a child-centered, project-based, integrated-arts curriculum. We operate on a year-round calendar. Learn what makes us unique... »

Welcome Back, Families

A few spaces are still available for first-quarter After School Clubs — Art, Spanish and Sports — sign up now! And information is now available about our Fall Intersession Camps, open to all.

Look What's New!

A new school year, new faculty and staff members, new families, and an all-new website! Bookmark our "virtual Take Home Folder" with Weekly Updates, lunch menus and more. And sign up for electronic delivery — no more lost papers.

Comments, questions or suggestions about our new website? See our Contact Us page.

Support CPSC

As a public charter school, our budget is very tight. Your support provides many wonderful opportunities for our children and helps us carry out our mission. Learn how you can make a difference »