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2028 School Year

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Start here to get information, personalized support, or begin your application. We will guide your family through every step of the enrollment process.

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Important Update

Applications for 2027–28

Applications for the 2027–28 school year open Friday, September 18, 2026 through the Apply Philly Charter portal. Submit one application to rank up to 15 schools. The application window closes Friday, January 15, 2027. We encourage families to apply as early as possible and rank a KIPP Philadelphia school first for the best chance at an offer.

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Explore Our Schools

Learn more about each of our schools by visiting their individual pages. Explore program offerings, grade levels, and campus communities using the links below.

Elementary Schools

(Grades K-4)

Middle Schools

(Grades 5-8)

High School

(Grades 9-12)

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Step by Step Guide

How the Application Process Works

Every family applying to KIPP Philadelphia should know how Apply Philly Charter (APC) works:

Apply through Apply Philly Charter (APC)
Submit one application to up to 15 schools.

You will receive one offer
Your child will get an offer from the highest-ranked school on your list with available space.

Rank order matters
If a KIPP Philadelphia Public School is your top choice, ranking your KIPP Philadelphia school of choice #1 gives your child the best chance of receiving an offer.

You can edit your list until January 15
You can edit your list until January 15, 2027. Log in and update your school rankings anytime before the application closes.

Lottery results arrive February 8
The lottery runs February 1, and notifications go out February 8, 2027. Families must accept their offer by February 22, 2027.

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What You Should Know

How the Application Process Works Now

The 2026–27 school year is now in the post-lottery phase.

Families can apply directly to the school(s) they are interested in through the Apply Philly Charter portal.

No ranking is required during this period. Ranking only applied during the Single Best Offer lottery window.

Once submitted, applicants are automatically placed on the school’s waitlist and assigned a waitlist number.

Students in Priority Group 1 — including siblings of current students, children of staff or board members, and current KIPP Philadelphia 8th graders applying to KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy — will automatically move to the top of the waitlist.

KIPP Philadelphia is operating on a rolling waitlist process. Families will be contacted as seats become available.

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More Info

What Is Single Best Offer?

A fair, citywide system that matches families with their top school choice.

Apply Philly Charter uses Single Best Offer to run all charter school lotteries. Families submit one application and receive one offer based on their ranked preferences and available seats.

How it works:

  • You rank schools in order of preference.
  • The system reviews your list from top to bottom.
  • You receive one offer from the highest-ranked school with available space.
  • If your first choice is full, your next choice is considered automatically.

Why ranking matters: If a KIPP Philadelphia Public School is your top choice, ranking it #1 gives your child the best chance of receiving an offer.

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Apply for 2026–2027

Looking for a seat for the 2026–2027 school year?
Some of our schools may have limited openings this year. Submit the short form below and select ‘I want to enroll for the current ‘26–’27 school year’ and someone from our Enrollment Team will contact you with available options and next steps.

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Events and Open Houses

Connect with our team in person. Explore events, open houses, and tours to learn what makes KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools a great place for your child.

Open Houses

Click any school below to register for its open house.

Elementary Schools (Grades K–4)

Open house dates for the 2027–28 school year are coming soon. Check back soon for the latest schedule.

Middle Schools (Grades 5–8)

Open house dates for the 2027–28 school year are coming soon. Check back soon for the latest schedule.

High School (Grades 9–12)

Open house dates for the 2027–28 school year are coming soon. Check back soon for the latest schedule.

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Ready to Take the Next Step with KIPP Philadelphia?

Start your application, get support from our team, or access helpful resources to guide your family through the process.

Start Your KIPP Philly Journey
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