Application Process

Thank you for your interest in Alta Vista! Please note that all applicants to Junior Kindergarten must be 4 years old by September 1, 2025.  All applicants to Kindergarten must be 5 years old by September 1, 2025.

Create a Ravenna account to register for events, access forms, and track application steps.

Come Visit Us! We provide multiple opportunities to get to know Alta Vista School. These events will introduce you to our faculty, students, administrators, and parent community, while offering a deeper understanding of our program approach and philosophy. We strongly encourage families to attend one admissions event before submitting an application. Check out the Tours and Information Session or Ravenna pages for more information. We can't wait to meet you! 

Submit Application and Fee (Required): The application and $100 fee deadline is noon on January 9, 2025.  Please contact admissions@altavistaschool.org for a fee waiver. 

Explore Tuition Assistance: Our Tuition Assistance program is a key part of our mission to make a Alta Vista education accessible to as many families as possible. Please visit the Tuition at Alta Vista page of our website to learn more about the program and application process. To access the tuition assistance application, please visit the Clarity website. Should you have any questions about the tuition assistance process, please set up an appointment with Abby Miller Gudich, Director of Enrollment.

Submit Admissions Documents*:  The Student Evaluation Form  should be completed by your child’s current teacher and should be submitted via Ravenna. *This form is only required of students currently enrolled in a preschool or day care program. Families should have this document submitted before their child's playgroup session. The final submission deadline is February 7, 2025

Schedule a Parent/Guardian Conversation with Admissions (Recommended): Parents/Guardians are invited to meet with members of the admission team to connect and learn more about AVS. We look forward to getting to know your family and ask you to plan on spending half an hour with us. Families will be invited to schedule these conversations in January after submitting the application. 

Schedule a Junior Kindergarten/Kindergarten Playgroup (Required): Each applicant to junior kindergarten and kindergarten will be invited to participate in an on campus playdate. Visits are scheduled on Saturdays in January and February. Families can register for their preferred date on Ravenna once the preliminary application is submitted. 

Admission Decisions: Admissions decisions for Junior Kindergarten will be posted electronically on Ravenna on March 11, 2025. Admissions decisions for Kindergarten applicants will post on Ravenna on March 21, 2025. 

Thank you for your interest in Alta Vista Lower School! Each year, we’re welcome several new students into grades 1 through 5. We encourage families to apply and look forward to getting to know you through the process!

Create a Ravenna account to register for events, access forms, and track application steps.

Come Visit Us! We provide multiple opportunities to get to know Alta Vista School. These events will introduce you to our faculty, students, administrators, and parent community, while offering a deeper understanding of our program approach and philosophy. We strongly encourage families to attend one admissions event before submitting an application. Check out the Tours and Information Session or Ravenna pages for more information. We can't wait to meet you! 

Submit Application and Fee: The application and $100 fee deadline is noon on January 9, 2025.  Please contact admissions@altavistaschool.org for a fee waiver. 

Explore Tuition Assistance: Our Tuition Assistance program is a key part of our mission to make a Alta Vista education accessible to as many families as possible. Please visit the Tuition at Alta Vista page of our website to learn more about the program and application process. To access the tuition assistance application, please visit the Clarity website. Should you have any questions about the tuition assistance process, please set up an appointment with Abby Miller Gudich, Director of Enrollment.

Submit Admissions Documents:  Deadline February 7, 2025

• Student Evaluation Form Please note 1st to 5th Grade applicants should submit two evaluation forms from two different teachers. We recommend asking your child's current teacher and previous year's teacher. 
• Official Transcripts (Grades 1-4) - Transcripts should include grades and comments from the current and previous two school years (if applicable), and be sent directly from your school to Ravenna.

Schedule a Shadow Day: Applicants in Grades 1 to 5 will be invited to campus to spend a half day visiting classes with their current grade and participate in academic activities with our teachers. Once your application is submitted, you will be invited to schedule a shadow visit for your student on Ravenna.  

Admission Decisions:  Admission decisions will be posted on Ravenna on March 21, 2025. 

Thank you for your interest in Alta Vista! We welcome applicants to 6th grade as it is natural point of entry at Alta Vista School. We welcome applications to Grade 7 as space is available. We do not accept applications to 8th grade. 

Create a Ravenna account to register for events, access forms, and track application steps.

Come Visit Us! We provide multiple opportunities to get to know Alta Vista School. These events will introduce you to our faculty, students, administrators, and parent community, while offering a deeper understanding of our program approach and philosophy. We strongly encourage families to attend one admissions event before submitting an application. Check out the Tours and Information Session or Ravenna pages for more information. We can't wait to meet you! 

Submit Application and Fee: The application and $100 fee deadline is noon on January 9, 2025.  Please contact admissions@altavistaschool.org for a fee waiver. 

Explore Tuition Assistance: Our Tuition Assistance program is a key part of our mission to make a Alta Vista education accessible to as many families as possible. Please visit the Tuition at Alta Vista page of our website to learn more about the program and application process. To access the tuition assistance application, please visit the Clarity website. Should you have any questions about the tuition assistance process, please set up an appointment with Abby Miller Gudich, Director of Enrollment.

Submit Admissions Documents:  Deadline February 7, 2025

• Middle School applicants should submit two evaluation forms from two different teachers. We recommend asking your child's current teacher and previous year's teacher.  Forms can be delegated to your child's teachers on Ravenna. 
• Official Transcripts- Transcripts should include grades and comments from the current and previous two school years (if applicable), and be sent directly from your school to Ravenna.

Schedule a Parent/Guardian Conversation with Admissions or Head of School (Recommended): Parents/Guardians are invited to meet with members of the admission team or Head of School to connect and learn more about AVS Middle School. We look forward to getting to know your family and ask you to plan on spending half an hour with us. Families will be invited to schedule these conversations in January after submitting the application. 

Schedule a Shadow Day: Middle School applicants are asked to visit us on-campus to participate in a regular school day. Applicants will also have a brief academic assessment during their visit. These visits will take place on weekdays in January and early February. 

Admission Decisions:  Admission decisions will be posted on Ravenna on March 21, 2025.