Application Process

We strongly encourage prospective parents/caregivers to attend one of our weekly Tuesday Observation sessions that are held mid-October through mid-April. During a Tuesday Observation, parents/caregivers of both current and prospective students observe in classrooms throughout the school, as well as participate in a Q&A session.

Observations have ended for the 25-26 school year. Please contact the Admissions Director for a tour of LCS.

We offer small group tours as an alternative to attending an observation or for those who have initial general inquiries about Montessori education and Lake Country School. Tours are optional for prospective families and are intended for adults.

If you live out of town and none of these times work with your travel dates to Minnesota, please get in touch with Katie Haag to schedule an alternative time to visit LCS.

Tour

Our Admissions Open House will be Saturday, January 9, 2027 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Current teachers and parents/caregivers from every level of the school were available to share their experiences in Montessori learning environments and what Lake Country School can offer your child. The Open House is an optional event for prospective families.

We continue to accept applications for the 2026/2027 school year. 

Complete an application for admission and submit an application fee of $75. The admissions application deadline for first round consideration is February 1. Applications received after February 1 are considered and dependent on availability. Applicants for tuition assistance are not required to submit the application fee and may not include the fee when submitting the online application.

Any children applying for Children's House (ages 3-6) must be toilet independent. 

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All students who apply to Lake Country School are invited for a visit day. The length of the visit depends of the age of the child. 

Children's House: Friday, February 27, 2026

Lower Elementary​​​​​​: By appointment after an application is submitted

Upper Elementary & Junior High: By appointment after an application is submitted

Parents/Caregivers of candidates are required release previous school records, and ask their current teacher to fill out the teacher recommendation form. These forms are found in your Admissions Portal as a checklist item. Both the record release and teacher recommendation form need to be submitted no later than March 1. This is a requirement for those applying for Kindergarten, Elementary, and Junior High.

If applying for Tuition Assistance (TA), you must submit your Tuition Assistance Application through School and Student Services (SSS) and pay the corresponding fee. There is no fee waiver for the Tuition Assistance application. 

LCS can award up to 70% of demonstrated need for those families applying for tuition assistance.

All tuition assistance forms must be submitted by February 15th. Late TA applications will be considered, dependent on funding.

Print a copy of your most recent IRS 1040 and mail to the Lake Country School Finance & Facilities Director by February 15th. 

TA Application

TA FAQ

Admissions decisions will be released on March 27, 2026.

Enrollment contracts are due April 10, 2026. If your child is offered enrollment, a non-refundable $500 tuition deposit will be due. Upon receipt of a tuition deposit, we will hold a place for your child in our program and you will be contractually obligated for the year's tuition.

If enrollment is not offered to your child but you wish to be considered for the following year, a new application must be initiated by the parent. The application fee is waived.

Applicants not admitted will be automatically placed in the wait group only for the year applied. If you do not wish to be placed in our wait group, please notify the Admissions Office. 

Lake Country School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, public assistance status, national origin, ancestry, or disability in its admissions, financial aid programs, and administration of its educational, athletic, or other school programs.