Admissions

The mission of Hyde Park Schools is to provide a Christ-centered foundation of biblical truth integrated into strong college-preparatory academics and
well-rounded extracurricular programs.

Where Faith, Learning, & Community Thrive

We know that choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. We are committed to serving and supporting you throughout the process.

As you browse our website, if you have any questions or would like to learn more, please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions team.

Connect with a Parent

While we can answer most of your questions, there are certain insights that only a current parent can provide. We love our community and pride ourselves in the experiences that our current families have. We’d love for you to get a glimpse of that by connecting with one of our current families. Feel free to reach out to one of them using the chat bubble on this page.

We look forward to getting to know you and your family!

Meet our Admissions Team

Our team is eager to assist you and show you what makes our school unique.

Taylen Wallis
Admissions Coordinator
Upper School
Megan Piwonka
Admissions Coordinator
Lower & Middle School
Loree Farley
Director of Admissions
Lower & Middle School
Leslie Peck
Director of Admissions
Upper School

FAQs

At what age can my child attend Hyde Park Schools?

Students applying to 4K need to be 4 years on or before September 1. Students applying to Kindergarten need to be 5 years old on or before September 1.

Does HPS accept F-1 Visa students or have an International Baccalaureate (IB) program?

Not at this time.

Does HPS offer dual credit opportunities and AP classes?

Yes, our high school partners with Colorado Christian University and ACC for dual credit opportunities and we have AP courses available for our students to take.

Does HPS offer help to students with learning differences?

Yes.  Please click HERE to learn more about our LEAP program.

What are the criteria used for making admission decisions?

The Admissions Committee considers the following: Students whose academic records demonstrate proven capability to succeed in our program.

Students whose recommendations show a behavioral history that is in harmony with the behavioral expectations of Hyde Park Schools.

It is our desire to keep families together and we do give priority consideration to both current HPS families, our staff and alumni. All applicants, including siblings and legacy children, must meet the qualifications to be considered for admission.

What are important Admissions dates for the 24-25 school year?

The application for the 2024-2025 school year will open October 2024.
Admission Deadlines
Priority Decision - January 2025
Regular Decision - April 2025
Open Enrollment - applications accepted through fall semester

Is it possible to enter HPS mid-year?

Yes, we will take a student mid-year if he/she meets our requirements and space is available.

What testing is needed?

Students applying to grades 6-12 take the ISEE or the SSAT. Students applying to 4K - 5th grade come on campus for a skills based assessment.

Does Hyde Park have a wait list/wait pool?

When a grade is full, we utilize a wait pool.  Our wait pool is not a “list” with a position ranking (1,2,3, etc.,) but rather a “pool” of qualified applicants for whom there were no available spots.  Should an opening become available, the Admission Committee will convene, review all applicants and select the most appropriate candidate for the opening. If a space does not become available and you would like to roll your application to the next admissions cycle, we will do so at no additional cost, however, we will ask you to update the items in your portal checklist.

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