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.
Enrollment for the upcoming school year opens each November.
Our Admission Team is here to guide you through the application process. Please see our application steps below, and let us know if you have any questions at 773-509-3814 or contact Admissions by clicking on the REQUEST INFORMATION button >>>>>
Discover what makes our preschool a special place for young learners! Join us for a guided tour of our classrooms and facilities, meet our caring teachers, and learn more about our curriculum that nurtures each child’s growth.
To apply for admission, families are asked to create an account on Ravenna, make a child profile, find Catherine Cook in the School Directory, and follow the admission steps. A $75 application fee is required in order to complete your submission. If the fee is a financial barrier, please contact us for assistance.
Admission decisions are made by committee, and are confidential and final. The deadline for families to respond with their enrollment agreement is Monday, March 9, 2026.
Please note, it's not too late to apply! We have now entered our rolling admission season with limited seats available for the 2026-2027 school year. Rolling admission applicants and mid-year transfer students will be notified as soon as possible.
Enrollment Forms and documents must be submitted as part of the application process:
> GO TO FORMS
Discover what makes our preschool a special place for young learners! Join us for a guided tour of our classrooms and facilities, meet our caring teachers, and learn more about our curriculum that nurtures each child’s growth.
To apply for admission, families are asked to create an account on Ravenna, make a child profile, find Catherine Cook in the School Directory, and follow the admission steps. A $75 application fee is required in order to complete your submission. If the fee is a financial barrier, please contact us for assistance.
Experience a day in the life at St. Benedict Preparatory School. Shadow Days let prospective students and their families see our classrooms, meet teachers and students, and glimpse the academic, spiritual, and extracurricular life that shapes our community.
Shadow Days are available by appointment. Contact the admissions office to arrange a date and time that fits your schedule.
> SCHEDULE YOUR SHADOW DAY
The Family Interview provides an opportunity for us to learn about your child’s strengths, interests, and needs, and for you to ask questions about our academic programs, extracurriculars, and community life. academic programs, extracurriculars, and community life.
> SCHEDULE FAMILY INTERVIEW
Admission decisions are made by committee, and are confidential and final. The deadline for families to respond with their enrollment agreement is Monday, March 9, 2026.
Please note, it's not too late to apply! We have now entered our rolling admission season with limited seats available for the 2026-2027 school year. Rolling admission applicants and mid-year transfer students will be notified as soon as possible.
Enrollment forms and documents must be submitted as part of the application process:
> GO TO FORMS
*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
CLICK HERE for Preschool Frequently Asked Questions Sheet
CLICK HERE for Kindergarten-Grade 5 Frequently Asked Questions Sheet
CLICK HERE for Middle School Frequently Asked Questions Sheet