Apply to Momentum Academy Today! All applications received will be in the applicant pool for the lottery. Momentum Academy is more than a place where we teach our scholars. It is also the families, faculty and staff that focus on those scholars each and every day to make them the best leaders they can be. Apply Today! Momentum Academy is one of 13 St. Louis public charter organizations working together to simplify the initial application process into a single, easy-to-use form, SchoolAppSTL, which can be filled out on any electronic device. The application enables you to apply to our school in under 3 minutes, making the process of applying to schools easier, more accessible, and more transparent. To apply to our schools, go to SchoolAppSTL. Apply for Enrollment Interested in applying to Momentum Academy? Fill out an application form today and start your scholar’s journey toward academic excellence. Apply Today Important Dates 2026-2027 School Year Applications Open: October 1, 2025 Submit Early Applications By*: March 1, 2026 Receive Offers By: March 9, 2026 Select One School By*: March 22, 2026 *Families may choose to remain on waitlists Note: If you have been waitlisted, you may choose to remain on our waitlist until you are made an offer at a later date Parent + Family FAQs Learn more about the Momentum experience! FAQs What is the school day schedule? Our academic school day is from 8:00am-3:15pm, Monday-Thursday, and from 8:00am-2:00pm on Fridays. Breakfast is available each day from 7:30am-8:15am. How large are the class sizes at Momentum Academy? What is the student/teacher ratio? At Momentum Academy, our goal is to ensure that each scholar in the classroom is given access to excellent learning opportunities. Our instructional model allows for a student/teacher ratio of approximately 20:1 for core subjects in Lower Academy and up to 25:1 for Upper Academy. This model also provides time for individualized practice using blended learning programs. If we experience an increase in class size, TAs may be brought in to assist teachers. What types of bottoms are permitted? Solid Navy Blue Shorts, Skirts, Pants, and Jumpers are permitted but not available for purchase on the school online store. *Navy Sweaters are also permitted Does Momentum Academy offer a preschool or K4 program? What is the kindergarten age cut off? Momentum Academy now offers a full-day preschool program for three and four-year-old scholars. Scholars must be three years old before August 1st to be eligible for enrollment. This program is located at our Momentum Academy – Tower Grove South campus. New scholars must turn 5 years old before August 1st to be eligible for kindergarten at Momentum Academy. Does Momentum Academy offer a virtual learning option? Yes! See the MOCAP homeschool program. We also provide short-term virtual learning for scholars/with Covid-19 or other major illnesses. Is before and after school care available? What are the hours and the cost? Yes! Momentum Academy does provide before and after-school care options for our scholars. Our before-school care program is run and supervised by our school staff members. Scholars may be dropped off for before-care beginning at 6:30 am. After-school care is available, on-site, at each Momentum Academy campus and is open from the end of the school day until 6:00 pm. There is a fee for both before and after-school care. We work with families to ensure that their scholars are able to access any services they need regardless of the cost.