Apply to Stone Ridge
Lower School Admissions Process
Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 4
Step 1 • Create a Profile in Ravenna
Creating a Ravenna profile will ensure you receive updates regarding Stone Ridge events and our application process.
Step 2 • Visit Us
Campus Tour
The best way to get to know Stone Ridge is by spending time on our campus. Join us for a walking tour of our 35-acre campus and learn more about the value of an all-girls education. Learn about our programs and see the school in action.
Step 3 • Submit an Application
Our application deadline is Friday, January 9, 2026. Additional documents vary depending on the grade being applied for, and may include a school transcript and one or two teacher evaluation forms. All required school documents are due Friday, January 23, 2026.
Step 4 • Discovery Days and Assessments
Once an application has been submitted, prospective students will visit the classrooms for a Discovery Day.
- Pre-K and Kindergarten applicants: 45-minute play visit.
- Grades 1 and 2 applicants: half-day visit including snack and lunch.
- Grades 3 and 4 applicants: half-day visit including snack and lunch. In addition to their visit, students applying to Grades 3 and 4 will take an hour-long reading and math assessment at Stone Ridge on a Saturday.
Discovery Days and Grade 3 and 4 Assessments can be scheduled on Ravenna.
Step 5 • Apply for Tuition Assistance
If you wish to apply for financial aid, applications are due on January 15, 2026. Application materials are generally available on or around November 1, 2025. Visit the Tuition & Affordability page for additional information and a link to the FACTS application.
Step 6 • Admissions Decisions
A decision will be posted on the Stone Ridge admissions portal on Friday, February 27, 2026 after 4:00 p.m.

Sylvia McLeod
Need Assistance?
Our Admissions team is here to help you through the application process. We are always happy to help.