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You’ve researched and visited, talked with friends and family, and have finally narrowed your search. We are honored you have chosen to apply to Ruffing Montessori School for your child.

Important Dates & Deadlines

Fall is a wonderful time to explore the possibility of Ruffing for your family. There are many opportunities to learn about all that Ruffing has to offer – from scheduling a personal tour and classroom observation to attending an Admissions Open House. Click HERE to schedule your visit today. We can’t wait to share Ruffing with you!

January 30, 2024: Priority Application deadline.

January 31, 2024: Rolling admissions period begins, which means that applications will be considered only as space allows. If applying after January 31^st, please contact Julie Haffke, Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management, to learn more about space availability and timing.

February 13, 2024: Admissions decisions communicated to families.

Applying to Ruffing

Toddler Community (ages 18 months-36 months)

Admissions Checklist

Parent Tour
Online Application
Parent & Child Admissions Visit - the Admissions Office will reach out to families to schedule visits, which will take place in February 2024. The number of visits to be scheduled will be based on space availability, which means that not all applicants will be invited for a visit should we have more applicants than spaces.
Toddler Community Applicants - Ruffing has been fortunate to experience robust interest in our Toddler Community program (for children ages 18 – 36 months) and we typically have more applicants than space available. Importantly, applications are considered in date order, based on the date we receive them, with priority given to current families, children of alumni, and children of faculty and staff. We remain grateful for your interest and encourage families to contact the Admissions Office to learn about our process and space availability.

Children’s House and All-Day Children’s House (ages 3-6 years old)

Admissions Checklist

Parent Tour
Online Application
School Records from child’s current school, if applicable.
Parent & Child Admissions Visit - the Admissions Office will reach out to families to schedule visits, which will take place in January and February for those who apply before January 30. If you apply after January 30, visits will only be scheduled if spaces are available.

Lower Elementary (grades 1-3)

Admissions Checklist

Parent Tour
Online Application - which includes a teacher recommendation.
School Records - Ruffing requires school records from your child’s current school. Please click on the School Records link and print, sign, and submit the authorization to your child’s school.
Student Classroom Visit - once your child’s application has been submitted, the Admissions Team will reach out to schedule a Classroom Visit for your child.

Upper Elementary (grades 4-6)

Admissions Checklist

Parent Tour
Online Application - which includes a teacher recommendation.
School Records - Ruffing requires school records from your child’s current school. Please click on the School Records link and print, sign, and submit the authorization to your child’s school
Student Classroom Visit - once your child’s application has been submitted, the Admissions Team will reach out to schedule a day for your child’s Classroom Visit.

Middle School (grades 7-8)

Admissions Checklist

Parent Tour
Online Application - which includes a teacher recommendation.
School Records - Ruffing requires school records from your child’s current school. Please click on the School Records link and print, sign, and submit the authorization to your child’s school.
Student Admissions Visit - once your child’s application has been submitted, the Admissions Team will reach out to schedule a day for your student to visit in the Middle School.

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Apply

You’ve researched and visited, talked with friends and family, and have finally narrowed your search. We are honored you have chosen to apply to Ruffing Montessori School for your child.

Applying to Ruffing

Toddler Community (ages 18 months-36 months)

Admissions Checklist

Children’s House and All-Day Children’s House (ages 3-6 years old)

Admissions Checklist

Lower Elementary (grades 1-3)

Admissions Checklist

Upper Elementary (grades 4-6)

Admissions Checklist

Middle School (grades 7-8)

Admissions Checklist