Admissions
Applications paused for school year 2026-2027
The Apply Philly Charter website will be inaccessible from January 21 through February 22 for school year 2026-2027 applicants. If you applied for the 2026-2027 school year by the January 20 priority deadline, lottery results will be made available via the Apply Philly Charter portal on February 6.
Green Woods is a free, green STEM public charter school serving students in grades K-8. We are proud to partner with Apply Philly Charter for the application and lottery process.
Visit the Apply Philly Charter website at: http://www.applyphillycharter.org
How do I apply?
- Go to applyphillycharter.org on your phone, tablet or computer
- Create an account and fill out your family profile
- Select Green Woods Charter School
- Submit the application
What information do I need to apply?
- Parent/guardian’s name, email address and home address
- Student’s date of birth, current school and grade, and the grade applying for in the upcoming school year
What happens after I apply?
- The lottery will be conducted by Apply Philly Charter on February 4, 2026.
- If you apply by the deadline of January 20, 2026, you will receive the lottery results on February 6, 2026 directly from Apply Philly Charter. If you apply after the deadline, your student will be automatically added to the waitlist for the grade to which you have applied.
- The common acceptance date is Friday, February 20, 2026.
- Offers will be extended to waitlisted families as space is available.
Need Information about the Apply Philly Charter Application Process?
How do I learn more?
- Attend the fall open house sessions to learn more about our programs!
- Watch our day in the life video!
- Visit the academic program website!
- Read the About Us information below!.
For assistance, please call Apply Philly Charter at 1-800-891-3999 or Green Woods Charter School at 215-482-6337. Please Note that applicants must turn 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2026 to apply for kindergarten in the 2026-2027 school year. Proof of date and proof of residency are required for enrollment.
About Us

2025-2026 School Year Enrollment
McKinney-Vento Act Information
Upon acceptance through the lottery, in accordance with federal and state guidelines under the McKinney-Vento Act, Green Woods Charter School is committed to removing barriers to education that face students that are currently homeless, displaced, or in transition between homes.
If you would like additional information regarding the McKinney-Vento Act, please email or contact our McKinney-Vento liaison, Martha Millison at [email protected].
Family Resources
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Key Enrollment Dates
9/19/25
10/18/25
Fall Open House at GWCS
1/20/26
Lottery application window closes
2/4/26
2024-2025 School Year Lottery
2/6/26
Lottery results sent and available on APC
2/20/26
Common Acceptance Date
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Do you have a record request or change of address? Please email [email protected] with your request!