How to Apply
During our 40th anniversary year, Neighborhood School invites you to get to know us. We are intentionally small in size, but ambitious in the quality of our relationships.
Our priority admissions deadline is November 20, 2026.
Our regular admissions deadline is January 15, 2027.
School Day Tours
Tours happen on campus, from 9-10am. Adults and babes in arms are welcome.
Friday, October 2
Wednesday, October 14
Friday, November 6
Friday, December 4
Friday, January 8
Information Sessions
Monday, October 5
12:00-12:45pm (Virtual)
Saturday, November 14
10:00am-12:00pm (On Campus)
Adults and children are welcome.
Tuesday, December 8
7:00-7:45pm (Virtual)
Step 1: Register for an admissions event.
Our admissions events are hosted by our school directors, and are designed to help you experience — in your mind, body, and heart — what our website describes. We have two types of events: School Day Tours and Information Sessions.
Step 2: Submit the application form.
After you attend an admissions event, you will receive the link for the application form. We look forward to learning about your child, as both a full and growing person, and about your family.
Note: Your child should be at least 4.75 years old at the start of the school year you are applying for.
Step 3: Student Visit & Family Conversation
After your application form is reviewed, you will receive an email to schedule a Student Visit (2-4 hours, depending on age.)
Following the Student Visit, caregivers will have a chance to meet with a School Director for a conversation.
Step 4: Be invited to apply for Fair Share Tuition.
After your application form is reviewed, you may be invited to the next step, to fill out the financial aid form.
Learn more about our Fair Share model below.
Our Fair Share Tuition model reflects our values of simplicity and equity.
We aim to use our resources wisely and model to students that learning can be joyful and rich, even without the newest technology or every material comfort. We strive to balance fair compensation for staff and affordable tuition.
Our base “full tuition” rate, paid by some families, is significantly lower than other independent elementary schools in the area, which average at least $15,000 - $30,000 more. Our rate for the 2026-27 school year is $31,887.
Economic diversity has been core to our history. Families can apply to determine their fair share of tuition, and returning families have priority in the process. About half of school families pay less than the full rate, with approximately a third paying less than half rate and some paying as little as $1500. Families who can pay more give accordingly to the Annual Fund.
We rethink and redistribute our personal resources, so that we can enjoy a more collective good: our school community.
