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:
- Create an account on Ravenna
- Search for Bennett Day School
- 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:
Attend an admissions event or private tour
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
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
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.