We are happy you are exploring the admission process.
This 5-step process has been designed to get to know you and your child better. If at any time during this process, you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our admissions team. We are committed to making this experience both welcoming and informative.
2025 - 2026 Admission Dates
SEPT 3 - Enrollment Begins
JAN 31 - Application/Financial Aid Deadline
MAR 14 - Notification Letters Sent
APR 4 - Admission Contracts Due
Kirk Day School accepts applications after the January 31st deadline and will review them on a rolling basis after the first round of applicants have been considered.
1
Tour Kirk Day School
Parents are asked to schedule a private tour with our Director of Admissions to learn more about our school and see our campus.
To schedule a tour: email contact@kirkdayschool.org, call 314-434-4349, or click "Schedule Tour."
2
Apply Online
Complete the on-line application
Send our Records Release Form to the school your child currently attends.
Send our Teacher Referral Form to your child’s classroom teacher.
3
Applicant Visit (Grades K-6)
We want to get to know your child and for them to get to know us.
Visits are typically scheduled once the application is complete.
4
Academic Screening (Grades K-6)
The Academic Screening is designed to assess your child’s readiness to attend Kirk Day School.
Screenings are scheduled for children once the application is complete.
5
Family Interview
Parent(s) are invited to meet with two school board members to share their religious beliefs.
KDS is a covenantal school meaning it has been designed to educate the children of believing Christians. Our bylaws state that at least one parent has to be a believer of our Lord Jesus Christ and to give a testimony of that belief.
Completed applications, including the five above listed application steps, will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
Priority Enrollment will be given to the siblings of current KDS students and to the children of Kirk of the Hills church members. The deadline to qualify for Priority Enrollment is January 30. Applications submitted after this deadline will be accepted based upon availability.
A non-refundable application fee of $75 is required at the time of application, along with a Tuition Deposit of $250. The Tuition Deposit portion will be refunded if a child is unable to be enrolled at Kirk Day School.