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Friendly Academy | K-5 charter school | St. Louis, MO

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Give your child the foundation they deserve with our nurturing and innovative K-2 program. At Friendly Academy, we provide a safe, engaging environment where young learners thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Apply today and watch your child’s potential soar!

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Use the convenient School App website to enter your information. During registration, select Friendly Academy from the list of schools. Someone from our team will contact you to complete your child(s) registration.

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Friendly Academy is one of St. Louis public charter organizations working together to simplify our initial application process into one easy form, SchoolAppSTL, that you can fill out on any electronic device. The application allows you to apply to our school in less than 3 minutes and makes applying to schools easier, more accessible, and more transparent.

Lottery Information and Important Dates
 March 1, 2026: Application Deadline.
March 2, 2026 at 3pm: A virtual lottery will be held via Zoom using the Avela Application lottery tool.
March 9, 2026: Offers will be made for those receiving spots through the lottery.
March 16, 2026: Deadline to accept initial offers.
After March 16, 2026: Admission will be on a rolling basis if spots are available.

Click HERE for more information on Friendly Academy's Enrollment and Lottery Policy. Please see the SchoolAppSTL website for more information.
For the 2026-27 school year, cutoff dates are as follows: Kindergarten: Must turn 5 on or by 8/1/2026

Why Choose Us?

Discover what sets Friendly Academy apart! From our innovative curriculum and dedicated teachers to a safe, inclusive environment and strong community partnerships, we offer compelling reasons why parents, students, and staff love being part of our family. Join us in creating a brighter future where everyone can thrive and succeed!

Application Process

Friendly Academy is one of 12 St. Louis public charter organizations working together to simplify our initial application process into one easy form, SchoolAppSTL, that you can fill out on any electronic device. The application allows you to apply to our school in less than 3 minutes and makes applying to schools easier, more accessible, and more transparent. 

Please see the SchoolAppSTL website for more information.

*Note: If you have been waitlisted, you may choose to remain on our waitlist until you are made an offer at a later date