We understand choosing the right school for your child is an important decision. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and your family in person to gain an understanding of your child’s needs and interests, and to share our school’s true experience. Please contact us to connect with our Director of Admissions who can assist with any questions you may have and schedule your visit.
Visit
Visiting our campus is truly the best way for us to get to know your family and show you all that our school has to offer. You’ll meet with knowledgeable staff members who will be able to show you around the campus and address any questions you may have. Your child is more than welcome to attend with you.
Apply
After your tour, we will email you a personalized link to your child’s application. Complete the application and submit with your $75 application fee.
Assess
Once we’ve received your application, we’ll invite you to create a Ravenna account. Through Ravenna you will:
Submit a questionnaire and tell us more about your interest in The Rhoades School.
Request your child’s teacher evaluations
TK-5th Grade: Child’s current and former teacher
6-8th Grade: Child’s math teacher, English teacher, and School Administrator (i.e. Principal)
Request transcripts from your current school for the past three years and the first trimester of the current school year (if applicable).
Schedule your child’s assessment. Grades TK-1 applicants must take the Brigance assessment. The assessment fee is $75. Grades 2-8 applicants must take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Assessment fee is $125-$200.
Students in Grades 5-8 will need to complete an applicant interview.
Once you’ve completed the steps above, you can reach out to our Enrollment Director at any time to check on the status of your acceptance.
Important Admissions Dates
*Below are the important dates and deadlines for applying for the 2025-2026 school year.
October 1 – Online Applications Available
October 8 – Admission Open House Lower School (TK-5th grade)
October 9- Admission Open House Middle School (6th-8th grade)
January 21 – Admission Open House Lower School (TK-5th grade)
January 22 – Admission Open House Middle School (6th-8th)
February 7 – Admission application deadline for priority consideration for TK-8
March 3 – Admission decisions released for priority applicants.
April 11 – Second window application deadline
May 9 – Admissions decisions released for second window applicants.
May 16 – Rolling applications accepted as space permits by grade level.
Preschool Admissions
Rhoades Preschool welcomes students throughout the school year, provided there is space available in the desired program, and the child is potty trained.
After your tour, we will email you a personalized link to your child’s application. Complete the application and submit with your $75 application fee.
We will send you an enrollment contract via DocuSign. To complete your registration, the enrollment contract must be electronically signed and returned within 48 hours.
Understanding the affordability of tuition is an essential part of the admissions process and your child’s education. To learn more about the tuition and fees associated with our school, please visit our tuition page.
How to Apply
Inquire
We understand choosing the right school for your child is an important decision. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and your family in person to gain an understanding of your child’s needs and interests, and to share our school’s true experience. Please contact us to connect with our Director of Admissions who can assist with any questions you may have and schedule your visit.
Visit
Visiting our campus is truly the best way for us to get to know your family and show you all that our school has to offer. You’ll meet with knowledgeable staff members who will be able to show you around the campus and address any questions you may have. Your child is more than welcome to attend with you.
Apply
After your tour, we will email you a personalized link to your child’s application. Complete the application and submit with your $75 application fee.
Assess
Once we’ve received your application, we’ll invite you to create a Ravenna account. Through Ravenna you will:
Once you’ve completed the steps above, you can reach out to our Enrollment Director at any time to check on the status of your acceptance.
Important Admissions Dates
*Below are the important dates and deadlines for applying for the 2025-2026 school year.
Preschool Admissions
Rhoades Preschool welcomes students throughout the school year, provided there is space available in the desired program, and the child is potty trained.
After your tour, we will email you a personalized link to your child’s application. Complete the application and submit with your $75 application fee.
We will send you an enrollment contract via DocuSign. To complete your registration, the enrollment contract must be electronically signed and returned within 48 hours.
Understanding the affordability of tuition is an essential part of the admissions process and your child’s education. To learn more about the tuition and fees associated with our school, please visit our tuition page.