Homeschool benefits and savings in Evanston

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 lets a resident homeschooled child enroll part time in its schools when space permits, with student fees prorated by the number of classes your child attends. Tell the school principal before May 1 of the school year before you want your child to start.

By Andrew Garber, founder of TheHomeschoolingCompany. Reviewed August 25, 2026.

Who qualifies

1. Is homeschooled or nonpublic

   The handbook opens part-time enrollment to homeschooled, private, and parochial school students.

2. Lives in District 65

   Your child must meet District 65 residency requirements. The district checks proof of address at registration.

3. Gave notice before May 1

   The principal of the school must be notified before May 1 of the previous school year, so for the 2027-28 year, notify the principal before May 1, 2027.

4. Space is available

   Part-time enrollment happens only when space permits, and your child must follow the school's discipline and attendance rules.

What it costs

District 65 posts 2026-27 student fees for full-time students; part-time students pay a share based on how many classes they attend.

Full-time K-5 student, full price

$280

Full-time grades 6-8 student, full price

$290

K-5 with reduced-price meals

$103

Grades 6-8 with reduced-price meals

$106

Student who qualifies for free meals

Waived

Part-time student

Prorated

The handbook does not say how the proration is calculated, so ask Financial Services what your child's fees will be for the classes you choose.

How to enroll part time

1. Before May 1

   Notify the principal

   Write to the principal of your attendance-area school with the classes you want for the next school year.

2. At registration

   Prove residency

   Register your child with District 65 and provide proof of address, which the district requires for new registrations.

3. Before classes start

   Pay prorated fees

   Pay your share of student fees online, by phone, or at the Joseph E. Hill Education Center. Fees paid after the due date add a $20 late fee.

4. During the year

   Follow school rules

   Part-time students must meet the school's discipline and attendance requirements to keep their place.

What it includes

Included

• Regular classes at a District 65 school
• Fees prorated to the classes attended

Not included

• Enrollment when classes are full
• Requests made after May 1
• Nonresident students

Good to know

• The request is due before May 1

  Ask for part-time enrollment before May 1 of the school year before the one you want. A request after that date does not meet the handbook's notice rule.

• Part-time attendance costs a prorated fee

  You pay a prorated share of the full-time fee, based on how many classes your child attends. Full-time students pay $280 in grades K-5 or $290 in grades 6-8 for 2026-27.

Who to contact about part-time enrollment

The registration office handles enrollment and residency questions; the school principal decides on part-time requests.

registrationinfo@district65.net 847-859-8065 School directory

Homeschool rules and statewide help in Illinois

You do not have to file a homeschool notice.

Illinois sets these rules:

• Subjects: Teach language arts, math, biological, physical, and social sciences, fine arts, and physical development and health, in English, at least at public-school level.
• Testing: Illinois does not require standardized testing for homeschoolers.
• Records: Illinois does not require homeschool records.
• Teachers: The instructor must be competent; no state teaching certificate is required.

Read the Illinois homeschooling guide See statewide programs in Illinois

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