The Application & Enrollment Process
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Complete an Application
WE'RE STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
Our Open Enrollment Period for the 2026-2027 school year is
December 1 - February 28.
If applications exceed available spaces, a blind lottery will be conducted no later than April 15. Applications will be accepted after February 28 according to rolling-admissions procedures. Please see ADM-01 Policy under Board of Trustees tab for full details.
Click here for information for out-of-state families.
*If you require a paper copy of the application or translation/interpretation assistance, please email us at [email protected].
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Meet with the Director or Attend an Information Session
We want to get to know you and your student so we can begin to prepare their personalized learning journey! Meet with our Executive Director, Lynne Howard, or come to one of our information sessions.
Stay tuned for the date of our next Family Information Session!
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Sign a Commitment to Attend & Complete Enrollment Forms
Once your child is accepted to the school, sign a Commitment to Attend and complete our enrollment forms. Request records from present school, if applicable.
Click here to check the school calendar for important dates.
Stay tuned for Orientation and Open House dates!
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Non-Discrimination Notice
Cornerstone complies with all federal and state laws regarding equal access and nondiscrimination.
In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), our application packets will not inquire
about disability status to ensure that students with disabilities are not discriminated against.
Admission is not based on academic performance, ability, or background.
Cornerstone does not use entrance exams, interviews, or academic screening as part of the application or admission process.
Every child has an equal opportunity to attend.
Thank you for your interest in applying to Cornerstone Chartered Public School.
Information for Out-of-State Families
Cornerstone Chartered Public School welcomes families from neighboring states who are seeking a strong, literacy-focused education. While New Hampshire residents receive tuition-free enrollment, families residing outside of New Hampshire are welcome to apply under the following guidelines:
Eligibility & Admission
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Students who reside outside New Hampshire may apply for admission.
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Out-of-state applicants are not eligible to participate in the lottery.
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Out-of-state students may be added to the waitlist behind all New Hampshire residents.
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If space remains available in a grade level after all New Hampshire students have been admitted, out-of-state students may be offered enrollment on a tuition basis.
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Final determination of available seats for out-of-state students will be made by June 1 preceding the school year.
Out-of-state students are held to the same academic and behavioral expectations as New Hampshire students.
Tuition
Out-of-state students are not eligible for tuition-free enrollment.
For the 2026–2027 school year, the Board of Trustees has set tuition at:
$16,000 per pupil per year
As part of our inaugural year, Cornerstone is offering a $2,000 discount, bringing tuition to:
$14,000 per pupil for 2026–2027
Families enrolling more than one child will receive a $1,500 sibling discount.
Tuition rates are reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees and are posted on the school’s website.