How to Apply

Applications for 2021-2022 are Now Open!

Explore our admissions process below.

If you are interested in immediate enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year, please submit an inquiry and we will be in touch. Please note that we have wait lists in grades 3-8.

OUR APPLICATION PROCESS

Each year we look forward to reading the applications of potential new students and helping prospective families learn more about our school. We hope you will consider submitting an application and getting to know our community better.

Step 1: Submit an Online Inquiry

Step 2: Apply

Step 3: Sign Up for the SSAT

Step 4: Take the SSAT

Step 5: Interview and Visit Campus

The Admissions Office will reach out to you to schedule these once your application is complete (including school records, test scores, and all 3 recommendation forms). Interviews are conducted in-person under normal circumstances, but are virtual when needed. Shadow Days provide applicants the chance to experience a day on campus and allow teachers to meet applicants.

Step 6 (Optional): Complete the Financial Aid Application

Discover Sage Ridge

Sage Ridge students are confident citizens who are on a journey to college readiness. Read our viewbook and you will see why.

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Deadlines & Admissions Timeline

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Applications for 2021-2022 open

Early action admissions and financial aid (FAST) applications open.
Step 1: Fill out an inquiry form!

Apply early to avoid wait lists and access early class registration in the high school.

Sunday, November 29, 2020:

Early Action Application Deadline

SSAT at Home entrance exam should be completed by this date as well (grades 5-12). Please register and send results for both the SSAT entrance exam and the Character Skills Snapshot. Make sure to choose to send scores to Sage Ridge School (code 7041) upon registration. Tests are administered every Saturday and the first Sunday of each month. See test dates and registration information.

SSAT testing for entrance into grades 3 & 4 is only offered in-person and will be arranged once your application is received.

Friday, December 18, 2020:

early Applicants receive an admissions decision

Contracts are sent electronically to accepted families. Electronic enrollment and deposit must be completed by January 15, 2021 to secure each student's spot.

Friday, January 15, 2021

Enrollment deadline for early action students

Deposit and contract due via FACTS. Late fees may be incurred for late contracts.

Friday, January 22, 2021

Early Action Family Social. Come meet other SRS families and learn about the programs available at each school level. Meet the Parents Association leadership and hear about ways to get involved in the school. Learn about athletic and extracurricular opportunities. Upper School students will be able to fill out priority registration forms and meet varsity coaches.

Sunday, February 7, 2021

Regular Application Deadline

SSAT testing for entrance into grades 3 & 4 is only offered in-person and will be arranged once your application is received.

Financial Aid (FAST) applications due for the priority funding pool for the 2021-2022 school year for new and returning students. Financial aid applications received after this time will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as funds allow.

Friday, February 26, 2021

regular Applicants receive an admissions decision

Contracts are sent electronically to accepted families. Electronic enrollment and deposit must be completed by March 12, 2021 to secure each student's spot.

Financial aid award letters are mailed out to current and new families.

Friday, March 12, 2021

Enrollment deadline for regular decision students

Deposit and contract due via FACTS. Late fees may be incurred for late contracts.

Friday, April 2, 2021

Waitlisted families are updated regarding their admittance status.

Spring/Summer Open Admissions

Rolling applications accepted and processed as space allows. Financial Aid (FAST) applications accepted and funding is allotted as available.

Our Mission:

Sage Ridge School graduates curious and confident citizens who embrace rigorous scholarship, respect the dignity of individuals, choose integrity, embody courage, cultivate a compassionate community, and ultimately thrive in college and in our global society.