KIPP Promesa Prep | Grades TK-4
Award-Winning Tuition-Free Public Elementary School in Boyle Heights
Right in the heart of Boyle Heights, KIPP Promesa Prep is a thriving, award-winning TK–4 school, where every child is known, loved, and supported. With strong academics, joyful community traditions, Spanish and art classes, and a vibrant after-school program, students grow in both heart and mind.
Why Families Choose KIPP Promesa
Dedicated to fulfilling the promise of excellence from an early age.
Strong Academics
Gains in English (+20.5) and Math (+19.0) on 2025 SBAC, preparing students for long-term success and college readiness.
Personal Attention
Foundations for successful learning through personalized, age-appropriate social-emotional opportunities.
Whole-Child Focus
Strong literacy and character development, enriching after-school program, and fosters a sense of belonging.
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School Core Values
- Love
- Integrity
- Grit
- Reflection
School Leader
Liliana Alarid Sandoval
School Leader
"At KIPP Promesa, we believe in the limitless potential of each of our KIPPsters. Our school community is a family; a place where every child and adult feels safe, loved, seen, and can thrive.”
Trusted by Over 450 Boyle Heights Families
What I love most about KIPP is their goal to provide our children with the best educational choices possible, so that they return and uplift their communities.
—KIPP Parent
KIPP Promesa Prep has provided tuition-free, award-winning education for grades TK-4 in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles for over 10 years. Recognized as a Top-Performing LA County Public School and one of California's Best Elementary Schools by U.S. News & World Report, the school believes excellence in elementary education is the pathway to a brighter future. True to its name—"promesa" means promise—KIPP Promesa is committed to fulfilling that promise through a well-rounded education featuring diverse events, electives (Spanish and Art), athletics, and an extensive after-school program that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth. As a gold PBIS school, KIPP Promesa demonstrates its dedication to building strong relationships with students and the broader community.
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Our Campus
School Address
Los Angeles, CA 90023
Main Office
T. 323.486.6400
F. 323.486.6401
Our Partner Middle School
KIPP LA Prep | Grades 5-8
2810 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023
From TK to 8th grade, KIPP Promesa Prep Elementary & KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory Middle School partner to ensure every child thrives within award-winning learning environments. Our outgoing 4th graders proudly continue their journey to KIPP LA Prep, building on the impactful education they began in elementary school here at KIPP Promesa.
