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Thank you for your interest in Penn Charter!

We look forward to receiving your application. As a school committed to diversity, Penn Charter welcomes students of every race, religion, socioeconomic status, ethnic background, gender and sexual orientation. 

application decisions & Deadlines

  • September 1, 2026 | 2027-2028 Application Opens 
     
  • December 1, 2026 | Admissions & Financial Aid Application Deadline
     
  • January 15, 2027 | Admissions Decision and Financial Aid Notification
     
  • February 15, 2027 | Enrollment Deadline

The Admissions Process

Common Entry Points

Families most often enroll at Penn Charter in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or grades five through nine. These are the best times to apply; however, we admit students to other grades when space is available.

 

I see how Penn Charter’s teachers find balance between supporting students and challenging them, between providing opportunities and letting them choose their own path, all designed to foster personal and intellectual growth. And I feel the steadiness of Penn Charter that keeps our family grounded when the world is churning.—Current Parent

 

Independent Schools' Shared Admissions Timeline

William Penn Charter School is a member of the Philadelphia Region Independent School Enrollment Consortium (PRISEC). In support of a fair and transparent admissions process across Greater Philadelphia, member schools adhere to shared admissions timeline dates.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Penn Charter admits students of any race, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

Penn Charter does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national or ethnic origin in administration, admissions or educational policies, financial aid programs, and other school-administered programs.