Uplift Gradus Preparatory

Uplift Gradus Preparatory is a primary school located at 121 Seahawk Drive, DeSoto, Texas, United States. Our institution is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for our students, where they can develop into global-minded scholars who are reflective, critical thinkers, and take ownership of their community. We instill a lifelong love of learning in our students.

Established in 2013, Uplift Gradus serves grades PreK through 5th. Our beautiful campus in DeSoto was specifically built to provide more students the opportunity to attend nearby Uplift Hampton for middle school and high school. Uplift Hampton is known as one of the top high schools in the nation. Students at Uplift Gradus have automatic admission to Uplift Hampton when transitioning from 5th to 6th grade, ensuring they receive the same high-quality education.

Uplift Gradus Preparatory is a free public charter school offering education for scholars in grades PreK-5th. We are a Candidate School for the Primary Years Programme and are working towards authorization as an IB World School. Our commitment to high quality, challenging, international education aligns with the IB philosophy.

Our mission at Uplift is to create and sustain public schools of excellence that empower students to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace. We aim to inspire a lifelong love of learning, achievement, and service in our students, in order to positively change their world.

The Uplift Education Board of Directors, led by Chairman Cullum Clark and CEO Yasmin Bhatia, is dedicated to ensuring the success and growth of our institution. Our board members bring a wealth of experience and expertise to guide Uplift Gradus in providing the best education for our students.