08/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/15/2024 09:43
Attention families! Will your child be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025? Do you know about the great Kindergarten options here in Philadelphia? Keep reading to learn more! Experts around the world agree: Attending Kindergarten is of great value to the social, emotional and intellectual development of a child.
In Philadelphia, the options for Kindergarten are many. Explore the list below to find what options are available for your child and your family.
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Note: some charter schools do not use the common application, so please review the links below for more information on individual charter selection dates.
Learn more about your Kindergarten options: |
Applications for schools that are outside of your catchmentopen on September 13,2024, at 4 p.m.and are due by 11:59 p.m. on October 23, 2024. Learn more and apply here. |
Applications forcharter schools that use Apply Philly Charter applicationopen on September 20, 2024, and are due by 11:59p.m. onJanuary 21, 2025. |
Check back soon to see updated registration dates for Kindergarten at the School District of Philadelphia! Check out last year's info!
Explore your catchment areaand neighborhood school. |
Apply to charter schoolswith independent applicationsstarting October 2024.(Register through March2025- every charter school with an independent application has its own deadline.) |
Apply to Philadelphia's Catholic schools. |
Apply to Philadelphia's independent private schools. |
Read school reviews and performance reports on Great Philly Schools. |
And check out these resources to help get ready for Kindergarten: |
Get fun, free, learning tips sent straight to your phone with Ready4K. |
Learn about the developmental skills your child will need for Kindergarten with Conquering Kindergarten. |
Practice your child's ABCs with this album. |
And don't forget: before Kindergarten, there's pre-K!