Admissions Process

Thank you for considering St. Benedict Preparatory School! Choosing the right school matters. We’re here to guide your family through a thoughtful admissions process focused on getting to know your child and helping you discover what makes our community so special.   

2027-28 Priority Admissions for Preschool and Kindergarten

Apply by November 30. Hear back by December 11.

Preschool and Kindergarten families who apply by the priority deadline will receive an admissions decision in less than two weeks, so you can plan ahead with confidence.

Applying for Grades 1-8?
Applications for the 2027-28 school year are open now. After you apply, we'll contact you in December to schedule your child's shadow day in January. Admissions decisions begin going out February 1.

Please see our application steps below, and let us know if you have any questions by contacting our Director of Enrollment, Kim Carmona, at 773-509-3814 or by clicking on the REQUEST INFORMATION button below.

*IEP or 504 documentations must be submitted with the student’s application, if applicable. 

Qualifications for Admission  
A completed application and a non-refundable application fee ($125) are required for each student applying for admission. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority for admission determined by the date received and the following qualifications: 

▪ Siblings of current St. Benedict students 
▪ Active parishioner families of St. Benedict Parish 
▪ Catholic non-parishioner families 
▪ Non-Catholic families 

Acceptance Expectations 
If you are offered a spot to register, you will be required to complete the registration form and pay the enrollment registration fee ($225) as well as the new family fee ($500), one-time only. If applying to preschool or kindergarten, applicants must submit their birth certificate and baptismal certificates (if applicable) with enrollment forms. 

Age Requirements 
To be considered for admission to preschool: 

▪ Students must be 3 years old on or before September 1st of the academic year 
▪ Students must be potty trained 

To be considered for admission to kindergarten: 

▪ Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1st of the academic year