How to Apply
We are still accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year.
The deadline to submit the interest form is September 30, 2025.
You may also apply for the 2026-2027 school year, following the same steps!
Save the Dates!
Fall 2025 Admissions Tours
Wednesday , September 24
Wednesday, October 15
Tuesday, October 21
Wednesday, November 12
All tours will take place from 9:15-10:30 a.m.
Step 1: Submit the interest form here.
The deadline to express interest in the 2025-2026 school year is September 30. You may also begin this step now if you are interested in the 2026-2027 school year. Your child should be at least 4.8 years old at the start of the school year you are applying for.
Step 2: Join a tour.
After you submit the interest form, you will receive directions to join a group tour. Our building is eight blocks from the Green Street stop on the Orange Line, in a residential building.
Step 3: Submit the application form.
After your visit and conversation with our director, the application form will be shared with you to submit.
Step 4: Be invited to apply for Fair Share Tuition.
After your application form is reviewed, you may be invited to the next step, to fill out the financial aid form.
Learn more about our Fair Share model below.
Our Fair Share Tuition model reflects our values of simplicity and equity.
We aim to use our resources wisely and model to students that learning can be joyful and rich, even without the newest technology or every material comfort. We strive to balance fair compensation for staff and affordable tuition.
Our base “full tuition” rate, paid by some families, is significantly lower than other independent elementary schools in the area, which average at least $5,000 - $15,000 more.
Economic diversity has been core to our history. Families can apply to determine their fair share of tuition, and returning families have priority in the process. About half of school families pay less than the full rate, with approximately a third paying less than half rate and some paying as little as $1500. Families who can pay more give accordingly to the Annual Fund.
We rethink and redistribute our personal resources, so that we can enjoy a more collective good: our school community.