Thank you for your interest in applying to North Park Elementary School!

Children applying to kindergarten must be five years old on or before September 1st. Acceptance into kindergarten is dependent upon a developmental-readiness screening, a parent/guardian interview, and the items listed below. For students in 1st–8th grade, a review of the applicant’s records, a parent/guardian interview, and a screening or shadow day are required.

North Park Elementary School is dedicated to creating an inclusive community of students and adults who respect, value, and appreciate diversity in all aspects of human identity, and who work together to advance equity and social justice. NPES does not discriminate in its educational policies, admissions policies, and school-administered programs.

Questions? Email Anne Zagotta, our Director of Admissions, or call 773-327-3144, ext. 235.

If you are interested in applying for the 2024-25 school year, please reach out to Anne Zagotta, our Director of Admissions, to check grade-level availability.

Please complete the checklist below for all applicants, K-8th.

• Application for Admission
• $150 Application Fee
• Common Recommendation Form – Please have your child’s current teacher fill out the form and return it directly to NPES.
• Original Birth Certificate – Please bring the birth certificate to your family interview and we will make a photocopy and promptly return the original to you.
• Questionnaire – A Family Questionnaire is also required before a school visit.

If you are interested in the current school year, please reach out to Director of Admissions & Communications Anne Zagotta or call 773-327-3144, ext. 235.