Admissions Process

Want to join the Bennett Community?

We are now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year. Start your application today.

Please note: after you click the link above, you will need to:

  1. Create an account on Ravenna
  2. Search for Bennett Day School
  3. Click to start your application

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.

Important Dates/Deadlines:

  • December 15, 2025: Priority Consideration Application Deadline
  • January, 12, 2026: Supplemental Forms (Recommendations, Records, etc.) Deadline
  • January, 12, 2026: Flexible Tuition (Financial Aid) Application Deadline
  • February 13, 2026: PreK Admissions Decisions Released
  • February 27, 2026: JK-12th Grade Admissions Decisions Released

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:

  • Submit an application

  • Submit your child's birth certificate

  • Request teacher recommendations

  • Submit student records (if applicable)

  • Parents/guardians participate in a family conversation*

  • Student participates in a shadow day*

  • Submit information on Clarity for flexible tuition (optional)

*Scheduled after the application is submitted

Grade Levels
PreK-SK

We are now accepting applications for the 2026-27 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
  • Request teacher recommendations (if applicable)
  • Submit school records (if applicable)
  • Parents/guardians participate in a family conversation*
  • Child attends a playdate/school visit*
  • 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.