How to Apply
To best serve your child, we consider their age, developmental milestones, and school readiness. Pre-Primary School and Kindergarten applicants must meet our age requirements with limited exceptions.
Steps to Apply
- Explore Our Website
- Discover our research-based curriculum, which equips children to think critically, engage purposefully, and live authentically.
- Create a Profile in Ravenna
- Lowell uses Ravenna to manage the application process from inquiry through decision.
- Begin the admission process by creating a profile in Ravenna and choosing “Lowell School” as the school you are exploring. The steps of our admissions process are clearly defined in Ravenna; they differ by grade level but may include:
- Submitting an Application Form
- Completing a Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
- Requesting student records/transcripts and teacher recommendations from your child’s current school
- Submitting a Student Essay (3rd–8th-grade applicants)Scheduling a Student Visit or Playdate for your child
- Reach Out
- If you have other questions or simply want to connect, please contact us at admissions@lowellschool.org. We are here to help!
Please Remember
- Students must be at least 2.5 years old by September 1, 2026, to enter Pre-Primary School.
- Our Pre-Primary classrooms meet the needs of students aged 2.5 to 5 years old.
- Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026
Our application deadline was January 5, 2026. While we are still accepting applications, we will prioritize those who applied by the deadline.
These dates from the 2026–2027 cycle will give you a sense of how the process works. Please check back soon for the 2027–2028 cycle dates.
- Application Opens September 1
- Virtual Information Sessions Begin September 22
- Parent/Guardian Conversations Begin
- Tours Begin October 16
- Applicant Visits Begin (1st–8th Grade) October 22
- Applications Due January 5
- Financial Aid Applications Due for Applicant Families January 15
- Supplemental Forms Due for Applicant Families January 15
- Kindergarten Playdate January 16/23
- Pre-Primary Playdate January 24/30
- Admissions Decisions Announced February 27
- Enrollment Agreement and Non-Refundable Deposit Due March 13
- Contract Binding Date May 1