ADMISSIONS

THINKING   ABOUT   APPLYING   TO CRESTMONT?

Children of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to Crestmont.

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• To be considered for admission to Kindergarten, a child must be five years old by October 31st of their kindergarten year

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• Interested families must attend an Admissions event as part of the application process.

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• We offer rolling admissions between April-January for available spots in the current school year. Please email admissions@crestmontschool.org for more information.

VIRTUAL   SCHOOL   TOURS   AND    INFO   SESSIONS

​​We are happy to share what makes our school so special! Crestmont requires attendance at an Admissions event or a phone call with an Admissions team member before your application can be considered. This year, Crestmont is holding virtual Q&As, information sessions, and virtual live tours so prospective families can learn about our program, hear from teachers and staff, and have questions answered. In-person events will resume at a later date.

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• Take a peek at our outdoor classrooms!

• Sign Up now!

HOW   TO   APPLY

• Attend an Admissions event or sign up to speak with the Admissions Director (required, see above)

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• Complete an admissions application online.

  • We offering rolling admissions for available grades. 

  • Pay the non-refundable application fee of $75 which can be paid online via PayPal.​​

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• Complete an EBISA Teacher Recommendation Form (Downloads here: Kindergarten or Grades 1-8)

  • Fill out your portion, then ask your child’s current teacher to complete and return it directly to Crestmont Admissions at

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• Applicants for grades 5-8 should email a copy of their child’s most recent progress report or report card to

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• Submit any outside educational assessments for your child (if applicable)
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• Complete a financial aid application (if applicable)​​​

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• Attend a classroom visit (virtual) 

  • All applicants will be invited to meet with a teacher for 30 minutes via Zoom.

  • To be considered for admission to Kindergarten, a child must be five years old by October 31st of their kindergarten year. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis.

  • Grade 5-8 applicants will meet with both the Humanities and Math & Sciences teachers.

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During regular Admissions season, Crestmont follows the dates and deadlines determined by the East Bay Region of the Bay Area Directors of Admissions group.  Applications submitted later in the year are evaluated on a rolling basis as space is available.

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Your child cannot be considered for admission until all required forms (see above) have been received.

Still have questions?  Contact us at admissions@crestmontschool.org