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Thank you for your interest in Sacred Heart education.

We are now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year in pre-kindergarten, junior and senior kindergarten, and Grades 1-8.

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Our Admissions Process

Sacred Heart uses an admissions portal to guide families through the complete application and enrollment process. Upon creating your portal account and submitting your application, you will see your personal checklist of requirements.

At any point, you can reach out to the Admissions Office with questions or call 773.681.8418.

Admissions Process

Age Guidelines

Applicants to PK will be 3 years old by September 1.

Applicants to JK will be 4 years old by September 1.

Applicants to SK will be 5 years old by September 1.

Key Dates

Note that spots are still available at this time, please apply now!

PK/JK/SK Early Decision/SK Applications due December 1, 2025

PK notifications sent February 12, 2026

Grades 1-8 applications due February 15, 2026

JK/SK/SK Early Decision notifications sent February 27, 2026

 

Begin your application here

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We're Here To Help!

Reach out to the Admissions Office with questions or call 773.681.8418.

Bea Douma 

Enrollment Director

Melinda Bennett

Enrollment Strategy Director

Karen Krosby

Admissions Associate

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Apply Early to Senior Kindergarten 

If you are a member of a preschool community other than Sacred Heart's and would like to reserve a space in our Senior Kindergarten (SK) program, we encourage you to apply now via Early Decision. Children receiving early acceptance remain at their current preschool for it's 4-year-old program while parents are assured a space is waiting for their child in Sacred Heart's SK the following year. 

Applicants to SK Early Decision will by 5 years old by September 1 of their SK year.

Begin Your Application Here