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  • 25-26 GoCPS Application Now Open!

    The GoCPS application will close at 5PM on November 15, 2024.

    Apply Here!

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  • Sign up for GoCPS Family Trainings!

    Our office will be hosting a number of informative family training sessions on the elementary and HS application process.

    Register Here

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  • CPS High School Admissions Test (HSAT) Schedule Available for those applying to the 25-26 School year

    Test Dates:

    Current CPS & Charter students:
    Wednesday October 9th, 2024

    Non-CPS students:
    October 19-20th and October 26-27th, 2024

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Welcome to GoCPS

GoCPS allows families to explore and apply to nearly every CPS school and program through one online platform. Whether you are a current CPS family or new to the District, GoCPS is the gateway to finding the right school for you.

Ready to Start Your Application Process?

Elementary School

Chicago Public Schools is home to more than 470 elementary schools that offer a wide variety of program options to meet the academic interests and needs of students. Families have the option to either attend the programs in their neighborhood school or apply to attend any elementary school in the city.

Get Started with Elementary

High School

CPS is home to more than 160 high schools that offer a wide variety of program options to meet the academic interests of students. We want all of our families to attend the school that is the best fit for their needs, so students can either attend the general education program of the neighborhood school in the attendance boundary of their primary home address, or apply to attend any high school in the city that they are eligible for and that has available seats.

Get Started with High School

The Application Process is
Divided into Three Phases

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Explore
Summer 2024
Elementary | High School

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Apply
Fall 2024
Elementary | High School

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Results
Spring 2025
Elementary | High School

Pre-K

All of the CPS preschools in the city accept applications through a separate website called Chicago Early Learning (CEL). Chicago Early Learning provides access to early childhood education options through both CPS and Community-Based programs.

Visit Chicago Early Learning

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Important Dates

2024-2025 School Year

Important Dates

High School Important Dates

  • SEPTEMBER 24th, 2024 - Application Period Opens
  • OCTOBER 9th, 2024 - HSAT Exam for CPS Students
  • OCTOBER 19-20th, 26-27th, 2024 - HSAT Exam for Non-CPS Students
  • NOVEMBER 15th, 2024 - Application Period Closes
  • SPRING 2025 - Results Released
  • SPRING 2025 - SEHS Principal Discretion Process Opens
  • SPRING 2025 - Accept/Decline Deadline
  • SPRING 2025 - SEHS Principal Discretion Application Closes
  • SPRING 2025 - Rolling Waitlist Process Opens
  • SPRING 2025 - SEHS Principal Discretion Results Released
  • 2 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER OFFER ISSUED - Waitlist Accept/Decline Deadline
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Search for Schools & Programs

The CPS School Search tool lets you filter, find, and compare GoCPS programs based on location, academic focus, and more. Each school’s profile page includes eligibility and selection criteria for all programs offered. Need help? View our Search Tips.

Connect With Us

Contact Info Office of Access & Enrollment

773-553-2060
gocps@cps.edu


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42 W. Madison St, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60602

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