Admissions · 2027–2028 school year
A seat in a class where your child is known.
Small classes, rigorous reading, writing and math, and hands-on STEAM every day — for kindergarten through 8th grade. Apply online in about ten minutes. Enroll, sign and set up payments from home.
No application fee · 12:1 student–teacher ratio · Limited seats per grade
How admissions works
Six steps from first visit to first day
Every step after the tour happens online, in one secure family portal. You will always know what is done and what is next.
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Visit
Tour the school, meet teachers and see classes in action. Book online or call 847-947-8804.
Book a tour → - 2
Apply online
A short application — about ten minutes, no fee. You create your family portal account as you go.
Start application → - 3
Shadow day
Your child spends time in the classroom and completes a friendly readiness check, so we can place them well.
- 4
Decision
Families hear from us after the shadow day and file review, usually within two weeks. You will get an email, and the status updates in your portal.
- 5
Enroll & sign
Complete the registration packet, health form and permissions, then review and e-sign the enrollment contract.
- 6
Choose how to pay
Pay in full, quarterly or monthly — by card, check, cash or Zelle. Your schedule is shown before you sign.
Key dates · 2027–2028
Mark your calendar
Seats are offered in the order families complete enrollment, so early applicants have the widest choice.
- Jan 15Priority application deadlineApplications submitted by 11:59 PM are reviewed first.
- RollingTours & shadow daysScheduled with each family after they apply.
- At signingRegistration fee$150.00, non-refundable — waived when the contract is completed during Open House. New families sign within 4 weeks of the admission decision.
- Apr 1Deposit$1,000.00 reserves your child’s seat and counts toward tuition.
- Mar 1Tuition paid in full & refund lineCancel before March 1 for a refund of all payments except the registration and book fees.
Tuition & payment options
Clear pricing. Flexible ways to pay.
You choose the schedule and the method. There are no surprises: the exact amounts and dates are in your contract before you sign.
Pay in full
One payment at enrollment. The simplest option, with no plan fees.
Quarterly
Four payments across the year, with no plan fee.
Monthly
Smaller monthly payments, plus a $25.00 processing fee per month.
Estimate your payments
- Tuition (per year)$9,500.00
- Registration fee (non-refundable; waived at Open House)$150.00
- Deposit (credited to tuition)$1,000.00
- Books & Olympiad Math participation fee$675.00
- Technology$200.00
- School supplies$215.00
Total for the year
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Estimate for a contract signed today; installments are spread over the dates that remain. The after-school program (3:30 – 6:30 PM) is to be announced and billed separately, as are incidentals such as field trips. Uniforms are purchased separately.
Your family portal
Everything in one secure place
- See your application status at any time
- Complete the registration packet, health form and permissions online
- Review and e-sign your enrollment contract — no printing, no scanning
- See your full payment schedule, pay by card, and download your signed contract
How we protect your family’s information
- Encrypted connection (HTTPS) on every page
- Health, contact and signature data encrypted in our database
- Card numbers go straight to Stripe, a PCI Level 1 processor — never to us
- Only authorized admissions staff can open records, and every view is logged
- We never ask for Social Security numbers online
Questions families ask
Frequently asked questions
Which grades do you accept?
Kindergarten through 8th grade. Class sizes are small, so seats in each grade are limited.
Is there an application fee?
No. The $150.00 non-refundable registration fee is paid when you sign the contract, and it is waived if you complete the contract during Open House. The $1,000.00 deposit is due by April 1.
What happens after the January 15 deadline?
Applications received by January 15, 2027 are reviewed first. After that we continue to accept applications on a rolling basis while seats remain.
What does the school day look like?
School runs 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. An optional after-school program runs 3:30 – 6:30 PM. Students wear a school uniform, purchased separately within one month of admission.
How do the payment plans work?
At signing you pay the registration fee; the deposit is due by April 1. Tuition, books, technology and supplies are then paid in full, in four quarterly payments, or monthly with a $25.00 processing fee per month, and tuition is paid in full by March 1. Card payments carry a 3.5% convenience fee; automatic bank (ACH) payments, check, cash and Zelle have no fee. If you pay by card, later payments are charged automatically on their due dates.
What is the refund policy?
Cancel before March 1 and receive all payments back except the registration and book fees. Between March 1 and August 1, a tuition refund may be issued except for the registration, technology, deposit and book payments. No refunds after August 1. If a student leaves after September 1, the remainder of the year’s tuition is still owed. The full policy is in the contract.
Can I apply for more than one child?
Yes. Submit the first application, then choose “Apply for another child” in your family portal. Your details carry over.
We are a returning family. How do we renew?
You do not need to apply again. The office will email you a link to your family portal, where you update the registration forms and sign the 2027–2028 contract renewal. Return it by February 17, 2027 and the registration fee is waived; contracts returned later may result in placement on the waiting list.
Is my information safe?
Yes. Pages are encrypted, sensitive records are encrypted in our database, card payments are handled entirely by Stripe, and only authorized admissions staff can see your file.
Ready when you are.
Start the application today. It takes about ten minutes and you can finish enrollment later from your portal.