Home of the Guardians
Welcome to Wake Preparatory Academy where young leaders from Pre-K to 12th grade flourish in a vibrant, supportive, and academically rich environment. Proudly serving families in Louisburg, Youngsville, Franklinton, Wake Forest, and across Franklin County, North Carolina, our passionate educators are committed to sparking excellence, building confidence, and paving the way for lifelong success. Ready to see why families in Franklin County choose Wake Prep? Discover a school where every child shines!
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about Wake Prep Elementary State Testing—Stay Focused and Finish Strong!
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about Making Things Better Together: Wake Prep's First Service Day Shines
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about Huge Shoutout to Mason Westfall: Leading with Heart
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about Honoring Sacrifice: ALA Students Take Part in Powerful Arlington Ceremony
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about Arts in Our Schools Month - Miles
What is a Charter School?
Curious about what sets charter schools apart? At Wake Preparatory Academy, we’re more than just a school—we’re a community-driven alternative to traditional education. Charter schools are tuition-free public schools with the freedom to innovate, tailoring our programs to meet the unique needs of our students. Unlike standard public schools, we operate with flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods, allowing us to focus on what works best for your child—whether that’s hands-on learning, leadership development, or personalized academic support.
Here at Wake Prep, we weave our core R.A.I.S.E. values—Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, and Excellence—into everything we do. This means your child isn’t just learning math or science; they’re growing into a confident, capable leader ready to take on the world. From our top-notch Pre-K program to our robust K-12 offerings, we’re dedicated to inspiring students across Franklin County to dream big and achieve more. Want to learn how we’re transforming education in your community? Schedule a tour today and see the Wake Prep difference for yourself!
WPA's Corner
Explore Wake Prep’s school calendar to ensure you stay up to date with all of our events!
Our learning model is designed to approach all areas of academics and prepare our students for any situation.
Implementing the R.A.I.S.E Values, we are here to help our students become Leaders!
Apply online for the 2023-2024 school year!
School Leaders
Krista Wyman, Director 7-12
Krista Wyman has always been a believer in high quality education. She has served in the classroom as an effective high school teacher for eighteen years, and was fortunate to teach a variety of subjects including science, health sciences, and psychology. Sixteen of those years were here in Wake County public and charter schools. Ms. Wyman then served as Dean of Students and followed as Assistant Director of Academics. Ms. Wyman helped the administrative team open Wake Preparatory for the 22-23 school year with great success.
Ms. Wyman grew up in a small town in Canada. She earned a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Western Ontario, before moving to the United States in 1997. Later, she completed a teaching certification at Florida Southern College. In 2003 Krista moved to North Carolina and proudly became an American citizen!
Ms. Wyman is part of a large extended family and has two children of her own: Hudson and Ethan. Family is an important part of her life and she appreciates spending quality time with family.
Additionally she is very active and enjoy’s crossfit, mountain biking, hiking and traveling. She is an adventure seeker and looks forward to this new journey as the Director for 7-12 at Wake Preparatory Academy.
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Crystal Cleveland, Director K-6
She received her degree from Southern Virginia University and ventured out west to see the adventures it had to offer. She joined the Charter One family in Arizona and has had the privilege of serving its families for the past five years, During that time she had the chance to R.A.I.S.E little leaders from kindergarten to fourth grade. She has enjoyed working with students, watching them challenge themselves in the classroom, and finding joy in their learning. She is thrilled to be a part of building Wake Prep Academy in North Carolina.
In her spare time, she aims to finish a novel a month preferably on the beach. She enjoys traveling and exploring new places while cheering on the Duke Blue Devils.
watch the K-6 tour video
Testimonials
Amy Bratager
"I have two children with completely different learning capabilities, and they were both so successful." Learn more.
Jennifer Ports
"It was more like a community, I feel like a lot of that stems from the values they are instilling in the kids" Learn more.
Heather Flores
"Our experience here has been nothing but positive!" Learn more.
Melissa Terrano
"My children have been to many different schools [...] Wake Prep stands out above the rest!" Learn more.
Lori Mosher
"When [my daughter] got to Wake Prep, it's been amazing in every way!" Learn more.
Nathan Massie
"It's the right fit for my family because we share the same morals, values, and principles." Learn more.
Life at Wake Prep
What Parents Think
"We've seen a night and day difference in our kids. They are excited again, engaged in school activities, and they have made lots and lots of friends!" This is the Wake Preparatory Academy difference.