About

Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School (CCPS) is a charter school in the Albuquerque Public School system. Founded in 2007 and offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program to juniors and seniors, we serve over 900 students (chosen through a lottery system) in grades 6-12.

CCPS is historically rated as one of the top five public schools in the state by niche.com and US News, and has consistently received high marks from the New Mexico Public Education Department. Students come from across Albuquerque and surrounding communities and represent the ethnic, racial, cultural, and economic diversity of this city. CCPS is completely tuition free.

The CCPS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides funding and other means of support to CCPS, enhancing its mission to develop skillful, knowledgeable, compassionate, balanced, and internationally-minded lifelong learners who are inspired to improve themselves and shape a more peaceful world.

Our school's growth has led to significant strides in building a supportive and sustainable community. Looking ahead, we are expanding our efforts with a unified approach. By combining proven best practices with innovative, efficient strategies, we have a unique opportunity to strengthen our Pack more effectively together. In the fall of 2025, the Cottonwood Classical Foundation and the PTO joined forces as a single nonprofit organization called the One Pack Foundation. This partnership ensures we can better support our students and staff by meeting vital needs when state funding falls short.

With one reliable point of contact, anyone can reach out and know they are directly connected to the support and resources they need. Whether you are a parent, student, staff member, or community vendor, the One Pack Foundation makes it easier than ever to connect people with purpose.

From the moment you joined our community, you became part of the Pack! We value the unique energy you bring and are eager to support your efforts. As Coyotes, let’s unite our voices and resources to elevate our school.
We are One Pack with One Purpose: Sustaining Excellence at CCPS!