How to Apply
Steps for how to apply to Lesley Ellis School
1. Schedule a Parent Meeting and School Tour
2. Create a Ravenna Account
3. Complete a Lesley Ellis Application
4. Applicant Visit
2026 – 2027 Open houses
All School Open House
Sunday, November 8, 1 – 3 p.m.
Attending our open house in November or any of our Discovery Mornings is a great opportunity to meet the teachers, tour the school, and get to know our program and community. We hope to see you there!
Discovery mornings
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
September 29
October 16 &27
November 17
December 4 & 15
Click here to register.
Choose the day that works best for you!
Kindergarten – Grade 8 Application Dates
February 2, 2027
Please complete the initial online application form through your Ravenna account.
March 10, 2027
Admission decisions delivered.
April 10, 2027
Enrollment decisions from families due to the school by 12:00 p.m.
Preschool application dates
February 2, 2027
Applications due.
February 12, 2027
Preschool decisions delivered.
February 26, 2027
Preschool decisions from families due to the school by 12:00 p.m.
Tuition Assistance
If you are applying for Tuition Assistance, complete the Clarity form. Create your online account or login as a returning family. Tuition assistance is available for PreK – Grade 8.
December 1, 2026
Clarity application completed for all returning families. Tuition assistance awards are released in conjunction with re-enrollment contracts.
February 2, 2027
Clarity application completed for all new families.
March 10, 2027
Tuition Assistance award notifications are mailed.
April 10, 2027
Families notified of admission decisions.
New Families to Lesley Ellis
Families new to Lesley Ellis and have been accepted after the Tuition Assistance deadline has passed are eligible to apply. In these cases, Tuition Assistance awards will be made according to available funds remaining and on the financial need of individual families.