APPLICATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2027 OPENS ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
CURRENT YEAR APPLICATIONS
The deadline to apply for the 2026-27 school year was January 20, 2026. You can still apply by submitting a current year application. However, your application will be placed on a waitlist and will not be eligible to be entered into the lottery.
APPLY TO YOUR ASSIGNED NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL
Renaissance (neighborhood) charter schools accept applications on a rolling basis. If your assigned neighborhood school is a charter school, you can still apply for the 2026-2027 school year by submitting a current year application. Eligible applicants will be offered admission on a first-come, first-served basis based on seat availability. Most other schools do not have space for the school year, and you will be placed on the waitlist. Please check which participating schools are accepting current year applications here.
RESEARCH YOUR OPTIONS
The application window for September 2027 is September 18, 2026 through January 15, 2027. Research your school options using Philly Schools Compass to determine where you want to apply. Check back on September 18 to submit your application for next 2027-28.
2027-2028 Apply Philly Charter Timeline
