Admissions

The first step is to create an account in Ravenna, the online application system most PSIS independent schools use. In Ravenna, you can register for admission events (tours and the Open House), work on and submit your application, and find all of the information about supplemental documents to complete your child's admission file. Applications are accepted for students entering preschool through 7th grade. 

Applications for the 2026-2027 school year will be accepted through Ravenna beginning after Labor Day in early September.

Our application deadline is January 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. If paying the online application fee of $70 is a financial hardship, please contact us at [email protected].

We require students applying to kindergarten through 7th grade to submit the results of an IQ test. Typically, we find that students who thrive and are successful in our program score at or above the 95th percentile. The IQ test is not required for applicants to preschool and prekindergarten, however, it is a required step to continue into our kindergarten program. For more information, please visit our testing page.

After your application and fee have been submitted, you will be able to self-register through Ravenna for a 20-minute virtual conversation with a member of the enrollment management team. This is not an interview, but an opportunity to ask specific questions of our team and a chance for us to get to know each other better. Once you have signed up, you will receive an email with additional details. 

If you require translation services for this conversation, we are more than happy to provide them; however, please contact us as soon as possible at [email protected].

Please note: if you applied to Evergreen during the prior admission season, this conversation is optional. Please email us at [email protected] if you would like to waive this required step. 

Please submit your parent/guardian statement by January 15, 2026. These Evergreen-specific questions allow us to get to know your child and family better. 

Please ask your child’s current school year classroom teacher(s) to complete a Teacher Evaluation Form (accessed through Ravenna).

Grade 4-7 applicants are required to submit TWO teacher evaluations. One must be completed by their current grade level/homeroom teacher. We ask that the second evaluation be completed by an additional current year teacher OR a grade level/homeroom teacher from last year.  

It is best to allow teachers plenty of time to complete this step. Please note that we are not able to accept additional evaluations OR recommendation letters beyond what is required. 

You will also need to submit a Records Request Form to your child's school. The form is available through Ravenna. (Records are NOT required for applications to preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten.) 

The Evergreen School has moved to a test-flexible policy for admission testing for applicants applying to grades 5-7. This means we will accept any standardized test results (MAP, ERB, etc.) a student has completed within the prior or current academic years. If an applicant has not taken a standardized test during that time, we require them to submit results from either the ISEE or SSAT.

While some form of testing is required, we recognize that students can demonstrate academic strengths in multiple ways. Standardized testing is just one component of a holistic admission process. At The Evergreen School, test scores are considered alongside many other factors to provide a well-rounded view of each applicant.

In addition to submitting test results, 5th-7th grade applicants will also need to complete the PSIS Common Forms. This includes the Short Answer Form, the Student Essay Form, and the Student Activities Form. All forms are available in Ravenna.

Visit days allow us to get to know your child a little better. Activities are designed to create a relaxed and enjoyable experience in a mock classroom. All visits will take place on campus and must be registered for in advance.  For now, please note the visit days listed below. These dates are subject to change:

Preschool, Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade Applicants:

• Saturday, December 6, 2025 (PS, PK, K only)
• Saturday, January 10, 2026
• Saturday, January 24, 2026
• Saturday, January 31, 2026 (Kindergarten only)
• Saturday, February 7, 2026

2nd & 3rd Grade Applicants:

• Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM

4th & 5th Grade Applicants:

• Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM

6th & 7th Grade Applicants:

• Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
• Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Visit Day dates will be available in Ravenna after October 1, 2025. While you are not required to have completed all the necessary steps in order to sign up, we ask that you complete all required steps prior to your child's visit day. 

If you are applying from out of state, please contact the admission team as soon as possible to coordinate your child's visit day. 

We provide need-based financial aid to families deemed eligible for it. Financial aid is available to students applying to preschool through 7th grade. Applicants must submit all of the required documents by February 1, 2026 to be considered. Please visit the Affording Evergreen page for more information.

An open house is a great opportunity to meet faculty, including both grade-level and specialist teachers, and to learn more about Evergreen. This year, our preschool through 8th grade All School Open House will take place on the morning of Saturday, October 18 for parents and guardians. Students applying to grades 2 through 7 are welcome to attend together with their parents/guardians. 

Participants must register for admission events in advance through Ravenna. 

We hope you'll consider joining us for a tour of Evergreen. Tours are optional, but a great way for you to get to know our campus and see classrooms in action. Tours will begin with an introduction from Head of School Halsey Bell, followed by a tour of campus with a parent/guardian admission ambassador. We will wrap up with a Q&A with the division head. Please check Ravenna for the latest dates and availability. 

Please note: tour spaces are limited, and we are only able to accommodate one tour per family unless you are applying to multiple grades. Please ensure that if you are reserving a tour spot, you are able to attend. If you do not attend your scheduled tour, we are not able to guarantee another reservation. 

You will be able to sign up for a tour after Labor Day in early September.