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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... »

Look What's New!

• Thinking about applying to CPSC? Schedule a tour!

• Check out the new CPSC Library website!

• Spring and summer intersession camps have been scheduled!  Visit the Camps page for details.

• CPSC families, our "virtual Take Home Folder" has school-wide news sent home with students. 

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

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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 »