How to apply to OCA
Welcome to Ohr Chadash Academy (OCA) and thank you for your interest in our warm and inclusive school community.
Our online application is easy, secure, and simplifies the admission process.
Admissions process and timeline for new students:
New student applications - ECC
Applications for ECC 2s, ECC 3s and ECC 4s open in September of the preceding year. ECC admissions decisions are typically communicated in the second week of December. While space is limited, you may apply for the current academic year.Please note, new student applications open to current OCA families before opening to the public.
- Entering ECC 2s - student must be 2 years old prior to September 1 of the school year you are applying for.
- Entering ECC 3s - student must be 3 years old prior to September 1 of the school year you are applying for.
- Entering ECC 4s - student must be 4 years old prior to September 1 of the school year you are applying for.
New student applications - grades K-8
To apply for a new student entering grades K-8, please see below for our new student admissions checklist:
- Parent visit/tour
- New student online application
- Includes $200 per student non-refundable application fee
- Report cards/records
- Student visit day
- Includes academic assessment
- Teacher recommendation form(s)
Admissions decisions: Saturday, February 20, 2027
If you have any questions about the admissions process, please contact our admissions team at admissions@ocabaltimore.org.
Ohr Chadash Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other school-administered programs.