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![An upper school smiles in class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726605612/francisparkerorg/zgsnxomvzgqr45nyfae7/USDayInTheLife.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726605612/francisparkerorg/zgsnxomvzgqr45nyfae7/USDayInTheLife.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726605612/francisparkerorg/zgsnxomvzgqr45nyfae7/USDayInTheLife.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726605612/francisparkerorg/zgsnxomvzgqr45nyfae7/USDayInTheLife.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1726605612/francisparkerorg/zgsnxomvzgqr45nyfae7/USDayInTheLife.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726605612/francisparkerorg/zgsnxomvzgqr45nyfae7/USDayInTheLife.jpg","width":2000}])
![Parker Students Earn Acceptances to 340+ Institutions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731963325/francisparkerorg/psouckttzgucjnkuqp4g/FinalsitePostthumbnail2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731963325/francisparkerorg/psouckttzgucjnkuqp4g/FinalsitePostthumbnail2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731963325/francisparkerorg/psouckttzgucjnkuqp4g/FinalsitePostthumbnail2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731963325/francisparkerorg/psouckttzgucjnkuqp4g/FinalsitePostthumbnail2.png","width":1024}])
Lower School Admissions
We are currently conducting our secondary admissions process for the 2025-2026 school year. To inquire about potential open seats in specific grades, please contact us at admissions@francisparker.org.
If you are interested in our Priority Admissions process for the 2026-2027 school year, please refer to the information below to familiarize yourself with our process. Dates and deadlines for next year's priority process will be updated in late summer 2025.
Steps to Apply
- Learn more about Parker, our programs, and community
- Submit an application
- Complete your application by February 1, 2025
- Admissions decisions released on March 7, 2025
Learn more about Parker, our programs, and community
Submit an application
Complete your application by February 1, 2025
Admissions decisions released on March 7, 2025
Get in Touch
Sasha Turtz
Associate Director of Lower School Admissions
Lower School
Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5
4201 Randolph Street
San Diego, CA 92103
Phone
858/569-7900
Lower School Stories
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