Admissions Process

Want to join the Bennett Community?

We are now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year! Start your application today.

We'd love to meet you! If you haven't already, plan your visit to Bennett. This is a required step in our process and the best way to learn about our innovative, project-based approach.

Our application process runs a year in advance, so you will apply the school year before you want your child to enroll.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email admissions@bennettday.org or give us a call at (312) 236-6388. We look forward to connecting with you.

Warmly,

Bennett Day School Admissions

Admissions Checklist:

  • Attend an Admissions Event or Private Tour
  • Submit an application
  • Submit your child's birth certificate
  • Submit recommendation forms
  • Submit school records
  • Attend a parent/guardian interview*
  • Student participates in a shadow day*
  • Submit information on Clarity for flexible tuition (optional)

*Scheduled after application is submitted

Grade Levels
PreK-SK

We are now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year! Email Laura Maheshwary at laura.maheshwary@bennettday.org, or call 312-236-6388 ext. 1103 to learn more about enrolling your student at Bennett.

Admissions Checklist:

  • Attend an Admissions Event or Private Tour
  • Submit an application
  • Submit your child’s birth certificate
  • Submit recommendation forms
  • Submit record release forms
  • Attend a parent/guardian interview*
  • Child attends a playdate/school visit*
  • Submit school records (if applicable)
  • Submit information on Clarity for flexible tuition (optional)

*Scheduled after application is submitted

1st-4th
5th-8th
9th-12th

If you haven't already, plan your visit to Bennett. Visiting our PreK-12 campus is a required step in our process and the best way to learn about our innovative project-based approach.