Philadelphia Charter Schools.
One Application. Easy.

What's next?

Hear from schools by February 19, 2019. Families who applied by the January 28 deadline will hear from schools by February 19, 2019. Schools will contact you directly to inform you of your application status.

Post-deadline applications. You can still apply to schools on Apply Philly Charter. If there are no seats available, you will be placed on a school’s waitlist. Schools will contact wait-list families if there is any availability for the 2019-2020 school year.

Enrollment Process

Make a decision. If you have been accepted, follow the school's enrollment process to secure your spot for 2019-2020.

Let schools know. If you have enrolled in a school for next year, let all other schools you applied to know that they can give your spot to another applicant.

Find out more. Information about all Philadelphia schools and open seats can be found at greatphillyschools.org. You can also contact the School District of Philadelphia to find out about school district options. Use the SDP School Finder to find your neighborhood public school.

Application Window 2020-2021

September, 2019. The application window for the 2020-2021 school year will open in September, 2019.

How to apply

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to apply but still have some questions about the application process or about charter schools? See the Apply Philly Charter FAQ.