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 between September and December the year before you want your child to enroll.
Important Admissions Dates for 2025-26 School Year:
- December 16, 2024: Priority Consideration Deadline (PreK-12)
- January 13, 2025: All supplemental forms due in Ravenna
- February 14, 2025: PreK Decisions Sent Out
- February 28, 2025: JK-12 Decisions Sent Out
- March 14, 2025: Enrollment Decisions Due from Applicant Families
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 by December 16 for Priority Consideration
- 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
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
Schedule an Admissions Chat:
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.