Applying to Community Partnership School
Our application for the 2027-2028 school year opens October 1, 2026.
We recommend beginning the application process in the fall before you would like to enroll your child. To be considered for first round admission decisions, we recommend following the timeline below.
Please note that an application is not considered complete and ready for review by our admissions team until all steps of the application process are completed.
Step 1:
Attend an Open House
We offer several in-person and virtual information sessions each enrollment season so that parents and caregivers can tour the school, see classes in session, and learn first-hand what makes CPS so special.
To join us at one of our Open Houses or virtual information sessions, please register below. We can’t wait to meet you!
Step 2:
Submit an online application
We are pleased that you are considering a CPS education for your child.
To begin your application, click the blue button below and tell us a bit more about your student and family.
Please note: We are fully enrolled in most grades for the 2026-2027 school year. If you are inquiring about grade availability for the 2026-2027 school year we encourage you to reach out to admissions@cpsphilly.org.
Step 3:
Submit a teacher recommendation and academic records
After you complete your online application, you will receive a recommendation link via email to send to your child’s current teacher. You will also need to sign and deliver a Consent for Academic Records for to the main office at your child’s current school.
Step 4:
Schedule a family interview and student visit
The virtual family interview will be scheduled once we receive a completed teacher recommendation form. We use this time to get to know your child and family and to answer questions you may have about Community Partnership School.
Students applying for grades 1st-5th are required to attend a classroom visit.
Pre-K and Kindergarten applicants will be required to attend an Admissions Play Date.
Step 5:
Submit a tuition assistance application
Our tuition assistance program is need-based and aims to bridge the gap between the cost of tuition and what a family can reasonably afford to pay. We use Clarity Application to assess each family’s financial situation, ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of aid.
Application Review and Notification
The Community Partnership School Admissions Committee will begin reviewing complete applications beginning in December with the goal of making first round admissions decisions by January 10, 2027.
Due to limited availability in certain grades, not all qualified applicants will be granted admission.