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Be Part of the LEARN Family
Our families often tell us that joining LEARN was the best educational decision they have ever made for their children.
Through our unique combination of academic rigor and social-emotional learning, we provide a nurturing environment that enables our students to thrive.
Applications opens on November 2nd, 2026 at 8:00 AM for the 2027-2028 School Year.
While you may apply at any time, in order to be eligible for the lottery, applications for the 2027-2028 school year must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. according to the following deadlines:
- CHICAGO – February 24, 2027
- WAUKEGAN – March 3, 2027
- NORTH CHICAGO – April 14, 2027
KINDERGARTEN APPLICATIONS:
If you are applying for Kindergarten, your child must be 5 years old by September 1, 2027.
If there are more applications than seats available, a lottery will be held according to the following dates:
- CHICAGO – March 3, 2027
- WAUKEGAN – March 10, 2027
- NORTH CHICAGO – April 21, 2027
After the Lottery, students are added to the waitlist or offered a seat as they become available. (Waitlists are maintained only for the current school year application)
- Families will be contacted via email once the lottery results are made public. You will have 5 days to accept or decline the offer.
- Parents/Guardians and students must reside within the municipal boundaries of the City of Chicago, City of Waukegan including Beach Park residents that reside within Waukegan School District #60 Boundaries, and City of North Chicago including Great Lakes to enroll in LEARN schools located in those areas.
Please contact us if you have any questions at”
enrollment@learncharter.org or 773-733-7320.
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Public Schools Open to All Students
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11 Schools in 3 School Regions
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No Tuition and No Testing Requirements
Enrollment Process
As a public charter school network, LEARN utilizes a lottery system to fill open seats at each of our schools. To apply for a seat at a LEARN school, parents/guardians and students must reside in the cities of Chicago, North Chicago/Great Lakes, Waukegan or Washington D.C.
Click the enrollment policy below to read more about our application process.
Please note: LEARN will continue to accept enrollment forms past the lottery date.
Below is the enrollment process timeline from completing an enrollment application to becoming a scholar at LEARN.
We have many open seats, especially in our Chicago and North Chicago campuses.
Find your school
Chicago
PreK Program (3 years old by September 1 of the current school year) LEARN Romano Butler Campus (grades K-8) LEARN Campbell Campus (grades K-6) LEARN Excel Campus (grades K-6) LEARN 7 Elementary School (grades K-5) LEARN 8 Middle School (grades 7-8) LEARN South Chicago Campus (grades K-8) LEARN Hunter Perkins Campus (grades K-8)Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-K FAQs
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Discover the depth of our commitment to our children and our families by enrolling your scholar today at LEARN.
Questions
For more information, please call the
Enrollment Hotline or email us: