ENROLL NOW
Experience the KIPP difference–
now enrolling for Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Experience the KIPP difference–
now enrolling for Kindergarten through 8th grade.
At KIPP Chicago Schools, 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!
If you are interested in enrolling at KIPP Chicago Schools 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.
Apply Now (2025-26 School Year)
aplica ahora (Año escolar 2025-26)
Apply Now (2026-27 School Year)
aplica ahora (Año escolar 2026-27)
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.
You can submit an application in two easy ways:
Need help? Email enroll@kippchicago.org.
KIPP Chicago Schools 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 KIPP Chicago Schools are no-cost, tuition-free, public charter schools.
KIPP Chicago Schools 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