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Experience the KIPP difference–
now enrolling for Kindergarten through 8th grade.

At Èý¼¶×Ôο, we believe every child deserves a quality education and the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our schools foster a love for learning, cultivate a strong sense of community, and equip students with the skills and character necessary to succeed in college, career, and beyond.

Take the first step towards a brighter future for your child–apply today!

 

Enrollment Process

 

 

Apply

If you are interested in enrolling at Èý¼¶×Ôο for the 2025-2026 or 2026-2027 school year, please complete an Enrollment Interest Form below. Applications are required for all potential students NOT currently enrolled in a KIPP Chicago school. 

 

 

The lottery for the 2026-27 school year will take place on February 2, 2026. On lottery day, students are selected for offers through a random, automated process, and families are notified of their admission status. You can read about our lottery process here.

 

Register

Are you new to Èý¼¶×Ôο? Don’t forget to secure a spot for your KIPPster’s bright future by completing the online registration form.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You can submit an application in two easy ways:

    • Online: Via our Enrollment Interest Form on our .
    • In person: Visit the main office of any KIPP Chicago school.

    Need help? Email enroll@kippchicago.org.

  • Èý¼¶×Ôο are open to all students in kindergarten through 8th grade.

  • In order to participate in the student lottery on February 2, 2026, families must submit their application by 11:59 PM on February 1, 2026. All applications received after February 1 will still be accepted, but will be accepted on a rolling basis. If no seats remain available for a specific grade or campus, applications will be placed on a waitlist in the order they are received.

    If you are a current KIPP Chicago family, you do not need to submit a new application for the upcoming school year, unless you are enrolling a sibling who is not currently enrolled at KIPP Chicago. Families of current students will follow the re-enrollment process in the spring.

  • No, there are no academic or behavioral requirements for enrollment in kindergarten through 8th grade.

  • No, all Èý¼¶×Ôο are no-cost, tuition-free, charter public schools.

  • Èý¼¶×Ôο is a network of eight primary and middle schools across the West and South side of Chicago.

    KIPP Academy (Austin)

    KIPP Academy Chicago Primary (K-4)
    116 N. Leclaire Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60644

    KIPP Academy Chicago (5-8)
    4818 W. Ohio St.
    Chicago, IL 60644

    KIPP Ascend (North Lawndale)

    KIPP Ascend Primary (K-4)
    1440 S. Christiana Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60623

    KIPP Ascend Middle School (5-8)
    1616 S. Avers Ave. Door 8
    Chicago, IL 60623

    KIPP Bloom (Englewood) (K-8)

    5515 S. Lowe Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60621

    KIPP One (West Humboldt Park) (K-8)

    730 N. Pulaski Rd.
    Chicago, IL 60624