About Us

Welcome to the Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III (KAPPA III)! Our school, located at 2055 Mapes Avenue between 179th and 180th Streets, has proudly served our community since 2003. We started with 60 fifth-grade students and have grown each year. Today, we are home to about 260 students in grades six through eight, each joining one of our homeroom classes: Princeton, Yale, or Harvard. These homerooms are named after Ivy League schools to encourage a college-ready mindset, and our students proudly call themselves “scholars,” while referring to teachers as “professors” to build a sense of professionalism and future focus.

KAPPA III offers a challenging academic program that supports our scholars on their path to attend excellent high schools and top universities, helping them grow into the next generation of civic leaders. We believe that with the right support, all scholars can exceed city and state goals. Our school community—parents, faculty, and administration—works together to create a nurturing environment that prioritizes each scholar's growth and success.

At KAPPA III, we’re committed to recognizing our scholars’ hard work and positive behavior with incentives that build confidence, motivation, and a collaborative classroom atmosphere. We also provide educational trips that enrich their cultural, artistic, and social knowledge.

School pride is essential to our community’s positive culture. Each morning and at assemblies, our scholars sing the KAPPA III song and chant, fostering unity and spirit. Throughout the year, students can participate in activities and community service opportunities that strengthen our school pride and support their academic goals.

Our schedule for all grades (6, 7, and 8) is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 2:20 PM. We’re excited to continue a year of growth, learning, and community with you!