Franklin Academy Admissions
We welcome you to explore our website, our school, and our community! We look forward to working with you as you move forward in the admissions process.
We are an accredited and nationally acclaimed School of Excellence and the only private k-12 school in the Twin Cities (and one of a handful of schools in the world) that is specifically designed for students with autism spectrum disorder and individual learning needs.
At Franklin Academy our Lower School (Kindergarten to 5th grade), Middle School (6th to 8th grade) and Upper School (grades 9-12) share one school, inspiring each other, supporting each other, challenging each other, and together, we are The Exceptional School for Exceptional Learners.
Finding the right school for your son, daughter, granddaughter, grandson, niece, nephew or friend can be a daunting task. Franklin Academy has an admissions process that is designed so the applicant, parents or guardian, and the school can make an informed decision about whether the Academy will be the right fit for your child.
Now accepting applications
We are now accepting applications for the 2025-26 School Year. Please view the Admissions Process section below to begin the application process, or call (952) 737-6900 to find out more information.
Application Information
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The Admissions Process at Franklin Academy is a series of conversations, information and data collection, as well as observations and assessments evaluated by Franklin Academy’s Admissions Committee. The goal is to best understand the individual needs of each applicant and to measure how those needs can be met by Franklin Academy’s teaching and support team. During this process, families come to understand the Academy stands by its mission to provide a personalized learning path integrating academic, social, and life skills for qualifying students with an autism spectrum disorder or related neurodiversities.
Steps in the Process
The admissions process starts with thoroughly reading through the school’s website in order to gain a full understanding of our mission and the students we serve.
1. Prospective parents interested in our school should schedule a tour of our facility (by submitting an inquiry through the “Schedule a Conversation” button on our website.) The tour will give you an opportunity to view our students in action and ask additional questions regarding our program.
2. After the tour, if you’re interested in applying, families will submit the following documents to Franklin Academy via the Veracross Portal:
– Completed application, with a $150 non-refundable application fee.
– Current IEP/504plan and most recent school evaluation OR independent neuropsych evaluation
– Completed Teacher Input Form
3. Once Franklin Academy has received all required admissions documents, a thorough document review will be completed by our staff. Recommendations are made to continue the admissions process or discuss other program recommendations at this time.
4. If recommended to continue the admissions process, a student shadow/observation will then be scheduled in one of our classrooms. At times, we may also request to observe a child in their existing educational or therapy environment. During the shadow, parents will participate in a 30 minute interview, as Franklin Academy seeks to work with families who share similar educational philosophies.
5. Please note that if our staff deems it necessary for the your child to receive additional 1:1 support and services in order to attend our School, a diagnostic assessment through our Therapy Services will be required. Information from this assessment will be shared with the Franklin Admissions Committee in determining admissions decisions. If admissions is offered, these supports and services can be paid through qualifying health insurance, medical assistance, or private pay.
6. If, after review of a student’s application, student shadow, family interview and potential diagnostic assessment, the Franklin Academy Admissions Team selects your child for admissions, an offer of enrollment (and potential tuition assistance award) will be made.
7. If the family then elects to enroll their child, a signed contract and non-refundable $1,000 deposit is due.
If you are interested in applying for the 2025-26 school year, please see admissions windows below.
Priority consideration for enrollment and tuition assistance is given to families that apply early. Applications are considered on a rolling basis; acceptance and tuition assistance will be granted as space and resources allow.Please inquire at admissions@franklinmn.org for more information.Please note that no formal evaluation is completed by Franklin Academy prior to admission. Parents are encouraged to have a full evaluation completed by a developmental pediatrician or psychologist or must provide a recent psychological-educational evaluation and school records. An updated evaluation must be submitted every three years once enrolled.Every student who is admitted to Franklin Academy must have a completed medical examination and immunization report.
If questions should arise pertaining to the admission policies or procedures, please contact admissions at (952) 737-6900 or admissions@franklinmn.org.
If you have questions related to information in this presentation, please contact admissions at (952) 737-6916 or admissions@franklinmn.org