Enrollment at Great River School
Apply now for Fall 2026 enrollment! Currently we have no wait list in 1st, 2nd, 9th and 11th grade.
Resources
2027-28 Application (for next school year)
2027-28 Waiting list will be generated at our 2027 enrollment lottery
2026-27 Application (for the current school year)
Why choose Great River School?
An authentic Montessori experience across 12 grades
Developmental approach to technology: no technology in grades 1-3 builds to responsible 1-1 device use in grades 9-12
Award-winning international baccalaureate program in grades 11-12
Holistic philosophy supports students while keeping focus on education
Strong social community among families and children
We have goats! (And ducks, and chickens) as part of our hands-on, interactive educational model
Welcome to Great River School! Please use this page to learn more about how to apply to our highly rated, unique charter school, now celebrating 22+ years of successful education.
Our About Montessori page describes our philosophy and program.
This introductory video provides an overview of the program.
Questions about enrollment at Great River School? See our Great River School FAQ or Email enroll@greatriverschool.org.
2027-28 Application for Enrollment
If you decide you are interested in Great River School, please complete the 2027-28 Application for Enrollment. You must submit a separate application for each student. If you are on the current school year waiting list, you will need to apply again to be included in the 2027-28 lottery and waiting list. The due date for lottery submissions is February 5, 2027. Applying to the waiting list is the best way to keep in touch with us, and have an opportunity to enroll at Great River School.
Current School Year Enrollment
If you are interested in opportunities for immediate enrollment, you may fill out the 2026-27 application. We continue to use the 2026-27 waiting list to fill open spots throughout the current school year. Please note that names on this list will not be entered into the 2027 Enrollment Lottery; families must submit a new application.
2026-27 Enrollment Events
Elementary Open Houses (grades 1-6):
Adolescent Open Houses (grades 7-12):
Videos from previous open houses:
Click here to view the January 21, 2026 open house for elementary families and students.
Click here to view the January 21, 2026 open house for adolescent families and students.
Visiting Great River
Click here for a virtual tour. We will offer school tours at future open houses. If you are unable to visit us for one of our open houses, contact enroll@greatriverschool.org to schedule a tour.
Lottery Date
February 12, 2027 at 10:30 am. Applications are due by midnight on February 5, 2027.
Shadowing at the adolescent level
We will offer opportunities for prospective students to shadow in grades 7-12 following the lottery. We do not offer shadowing in elementary.
Observe Elementary Classrooms
We will offer the opportunity to observe in an elementary classroom to caregivers following the enrollment lottery.
