The Admissions Process
Overview
Starting the Process
While most students enroll at Saint David's in the pre-primary years, qualified applicants are considered at all grade levels when places are available. The admissions process begins in the fall of the year prior to enrollment.
For Pre-Kindergarten, boys must turn four by September 1 of their year of entry, and for Kindergarten, boys must turn five by September 1 of their year of entry.
Applications for the 2027-2028 school year will be available in late August. Applications should be submitted by December 1, along with the $75 application fee. You may access the application at link below or directly through Ravenna. Once you have logged into the Ravenna, you may schedule admissions visits. If you need assistance, please contact the admissions office at: admissions@saintdavids.org.
*Though the application deadline for the 2026-2027 school year has closed, we continue to accept applicants for fifth grade.
Parent Visit
Prospective parents are invited to schedule a private in-person tour of the school hosted by a Saint David’s parent during school hours. The in-person tour will be followed by a conversation with the Admissions Office.
If you attended a spring tour and would prefer an abbreviated highlights tour rather than a full-length tour, please email admissions@saintdavids.org once you have scheduled your parent visit.
Applicant Visit
Candidates for Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten are invited to participate in play group sessions, which are conducted on weekday mornings. Saint David’s also offers a Saturday outdoor play group option.
Families of candidates for Grades One through Seven should schedule a parent visit through the Ravenna portal. Candidate visits will take place later in the admissions season.
Headmaster's Remarks
Parents are invited to attend a group event in December hosted by the Headmaster. The one-hour formal presentation will be followed by a question and answer period.
Admissions Requirements
ERB Testing
Applicants to Grades Two through Seven must be tested by the Educational Records Bureau. Please request that results be sent to Saint David's School.
Applicants to Grades Two through Four take the ISEE Primary; applicants to Grades Five and Six take the Lower Level Exam; and applicants to Grade Seven take the Upper Level exam. Saint David's School does not accept ERB results for applicants to Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, or Grade One.
Transcript Request
An official transcript from your son's school is required to complete his application file. Please sign the Transcript Request form and forward it to his current school. All information should be sent directly from the current school through Ravenna or to admissions@saintdavids.org by January 8.
Admissions Deadlines
Admissions Notification Dates, 2027-2028
Saint David’s admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
| Grade Entering | Notification Date | Parent Reply Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | No earlier than 8:00am on Thursday, February 25th | No later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 4th |
| Kindergarten | No earlier than 10:00am on Thursday, February 4th | No later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 11th |
| Grades 1-8 | No earlier than 4:00pm on Wednesday, February 10th | No later than 12:00 noon on Friday, February 26th |
Early Decision Notification Dates for Siblings and Legacies
Siblings of currently enrolled students and sons of alumni have the option of applying for Early Notification under the guidelines set forth by The Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York.
| Grade Entering | Notification Date | Parent Reply Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K & Kindergarten | No earlier than 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 9th | No later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 16th |
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Questions?Contact Us
For questions regarding the admissions process, please email admissions@saintdavids.org.
For admissions tech assistance, please contact admissionsportalsupport@saintdavids.org.