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ELEMENTARY ADMISSIONS
ADMISSIONS POLICY
At The Lerner School, we seek to attract children who show a willingness to participate and perform at their personal best, whose aptitude will allow them to thrive in our learning environment, and whose character will add to the strength of our school community. Our students represent the diversity of the Jewish community, coming from over 20 zip codes in the Triangle area, a broad socioeconomic range, and varying levels of Jewish observance.
While our curriculum requires that students are capable and motivated, The Lerner School accepts students representing a range of learning styles. We have a robust student support team to provide support and we welcome partnerships to provide specific services to students onsite that are beyond the supports our team can provide. As a small school we recognize we are limited to the scope of services we can provide and reserve the right to accept students whose needs may extend beyond our capacity.
The Lerner School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, creed, religion or national origin, and will admit non-Jewish students who are comfortable raising their children in a Jewish setting.
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES
1) Set up an inquiry call: Email our admissions team or complete our inquiry form at the links below.
2) Attend a school tour: Tours are a great opportunity for parents to see the school and have answered specific questions they have about our program and their student.
2026-2027 School Year: Tours take place at 9am on the following dates:
January 13, 2026 • February 11, 2026 • March 10, 2026 • Aprl 14, 2026 • May 12, 2026
Once you have completed your inquiry call with the Dean of Students, you will receive a link to register for a tour that fits your schedule.
3) Complete an application:
2026-2027 School Year: APPLY NOW
4) Apply for financial aid, if desired:
2025-2026 School Year: APPLY NOW
5) Schedule a student screening: Once an application has been received and processed, if space is available, the student will be invited for a “visit” to The Lerner School. All students new to Lerner participate in a “visit” screening that gives the school and prospective students an opportunity to begin to get to know one another. While children visit the classroom, parents are invited to meet informally with administrators, teachers, and/or current parents.
2026-2027 School Year: January 23, 2026 • February 20, 2026 • March 20, 2026 • April 17, 2026 • May 15, 2026
Screening visits will take place from 7:45–11:45am for rising K-3rd grade students, and 7:45am–3:15pm for rising 4-5th graders.
6) Admissions decision.
