How to enroll in PreK, and in kindergarten through 8th grade.
Preschool: ages 3 & 4
Courtenay offers full-day, Gold-rated PreK. Apply through Chicago Early Learning; living in the neighborhood does not guarantee a PreK seat.
→ Learn more about preschool at Courtenay
Kindergarten–8th grade
Live in Courtenay’s neighborhood boundary? You’re in luck! Your K–8 student can attend Courtenay. Check your address to make sure, and then send in your paperwork.
Children in Courtenay’s PreK who live in the boundary are enrolled in kindergarten automatically.
If you live outside the boundary, you can apply via the lottery at GoCPS.
School tours
Call the office at (773) 534-5790, or use the form on the school’s tours page.
Kindergarten readiness
The school’s kindergarten readiness page collects reading, math and social-emotional resources for families.
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