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Submit an application for the 2024-25 school year now!

We will continue to update our waitlists and make offers where space is available over the summer, and you can check your waitlist status at any time by visiting SchoolMint.

Application Process

Application
(Available now till April 1st)

Elm accepts applications online or in person at any of our information sessions. Stay up to date with our information sessions by signing up for our newsletter (link) We’ll also update our Updates & Events page with the newest info sessions held right in Elmhurst.

Lottery
(April 1st will be lottery day!)

Students are randomly selected through a blind lottery. The lottery will be overseen by a certified, independent auditor. All families will be notified of their lottery status (whether they are selected or placed on the waitlist) via a letter mailed to their home address in early-April.

Enrollment
(April – August)

After receiving an offer, parents will be directed to SchoolMint to fully enroll their child. It is important that you register your child by the enrollment deadline or else your seat will be forfieted. If you decline your seat and decide at a later time that you would like to claim your forfieted seat, you will have to reapply and join the waitlist.

Waitlist
(After April 1st)

Any prospective learners who are not offered a seat during the lottery or apply afer the lottery, will be placed on a grade-specific waitlist. Learners that are offered a seat are given 1-2 weeks to accept the offer and fully enroll, otherwise the offer will be rescinded and the seat will be offered to the next child on the waitlist.

Need Help?

Please call us at 347-474-3288 and request to speak with our Recruitment Coordinator who can answer your questions and guide you through the application and enrollment process!
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