Admissions

Thank you for your interest in our school! If you’d like to join our mailing list for announcements including upcoming info sessions, email admissions@chicagofreeschool.org or fill out our admissions request form.

2024-2025 Admissions Information

We are now accepting applications for 2024-2025. Our priority deadline is February 28th, 2024. Please note that in order to be considered for sliding-scale tuition, you will need to submit your 2023 1040 tax form before your application is considered. Apply here Questions? Email: admissions@chicagofreeschool.org

2023-2024 Admissions Information

We are still accepting application for 2023-2024 for all grade levels. We have a waiting list for grades 1, 2, and 3. Apply here

Info sessions:

All sessions are Saturdays from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. Please RSVP to admissions@chicagofreeschool.org. Childcare will be provided.

Saturday, December 2nd
2024 sessions to be announced

Directions to ou school: If you are traveling by car, take 50th Street to Greenwood Avenue, turn onto Greenwood, and turn into the parking lot. We are located upstairs.

Admissions Requirements:

PreK3 students must turn 3 before September 1st of the enrollment year.
All students must be potty trained.
Students entering grades 3-8 must attend a visit day, which will be scheduled after you apply.
Families requesting sliding-scale tuition must submit their prior year tax form before the application is considered complete.
There is a $50 non-refundable application fee.
Does your student have special needs such as ADHD or an IEP? Email us at admissions@chicagofreeschool.org with any questions and to learn more about the documentation we ask for in our admissions process.

Timetable:

End of November – application becomes available
January – visits begin for entering 3rd-8th grade students
February 28th, 2024 – priority deadline
Applications continue to be accepted on a rolling basis after February 28th

Tuition:

Please see our tuition page for information about our income-based sliding-scale tuition.

Enrollment offer and registration fee:

When admissions letters are sent out, you will be notified of your tuition, as well as your registration fee between $175-$350, depending on your sliding scale tuition amount.