2026-2027 School Year Application Process

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for the 2026-2027 school year will open in September. All inquiries received will be added to our mailing list.

Step 1: Submit an Inquiry

Create a profile in the Admission Portal.
Email us at admission@pikeschool.org.
Call us at 978-475-1197 x 6612.

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Step 2: Schedule a Tour

Sign up for a tour. If you do not see a desired time, please contact admission@pikeschool.org.
Attend our Fall Open House and join us for one of our Fall admission events.

Step 3: Start Your Application

Complete the Parent/Guardian Questionnaire.

The deadline to submit the questionnaire and the $50 application fee is January 15, 2026.

All supporting materials are due on February 3, 2026.

Step 4: Schedule Parent/Guardian Interview

Sign into the Admission Portal to schedule a parent/guardian interview in person or virtual.

Step 5: Attend Student Visit and Assessment

Pre-K and Kindergarten

We will hold group classroom visit days in November, December, and January. Call the Admission team for detailed information and to schedule a convenient day.

Grade 1 - 4: Classroom Visit Day on Friday, January 23, 2026:

During the assessment visits, the children interact with teachers and engage in age-appropriate activities.

Grade 5 - 9 Student Interviews and Assessments on Friday, January 23, 2026:

During these campus visits, the children will be interviewed by a Faculty or Staff member, participate in a written assessment for reading, writing, and math, and engage in fun activities in small groups.

Please note:

International and long-distance applicants may schedule an alternate time to meet with us in person or virtually.
The parent/guardian questionnaire must be submitted prior to your child's visit day.
Interview questions will be sent to the applicant prior to their student visit day.

Step 6: Submit Supporting Documents

As we work to learn more about your child, there are supporting documents required to complete the application process. The deadline for receipt of these documents is February 3, 2026.

Submit Teacher Recommendations

Teacher recommendation forms should be sent via email through our Admission Portal to the student's current teacher. Upper School applicants include Math and English teacher recommendations. The form is specific to each subject, so please send both the Math and English teacher recommendation form.
This form should be completed by the student's teacher and uploaded directly to our Admission Portal. The email will contain instructions and a link to upload the form.
When the teacher has submitted the form, you will be notified via email.
All teacher recommendations are due by February 3, 2026.

Send the School Record Release Form

Give this form to the student's current school in December. It should be completed by the school registrar and submitted directly to Pike via email or U.S. mail. The instructions are on the Student Record Release Form for the school to follow.

Accompanying transcripts should include the student's reports for the 2024-25 academic year and 2025-26 first term report. *All materials are due to Pike by February 3, 2026. Standardized tests may be included in materials from the current school or test site but are not required to complete the application.

Is your child currently in a home school program? Please take a moment to review our Home School Documentation requirements.

Submit Standardized Test Scores (Optional)

All applicants to grades 5 - 9 are permitted but not required to submit standardized test scores. Standardized testing could include: Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), Measure of Academic Progress (MAP), or Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS).
Please email scores to admission@pikeschool.org.
Submission of standardized test scores is optional.

Submit TOEFL Scores ( International Students Only)

The TOEFL Primary (ages 8-10) or the TOEFL Jr. (ages 11-14) is required for all applicants ages 8 and up whose education has been primarily outside of the United States.
SSAT, ISEE, Duolingo, and IELTS are not accepted alternatives to TOEFL.
No minimum score is required on the TOEFL to be able to proceed with the application.
Please submit your TOEFL scores to admission@pikeschool.org
Please visit the TOEFL Website for more information.
If applicants are unable to access the TOEFL Primary or TOEFL Jr. or if applicants are under age 8, please contact the Admission Office at admission@pikeschool.org.

Step 7: Admission Decision Notification

Families will be notified on February 24, 2026. The Admission team will call you, and you will receive notification via the U.S. Post.

Please note: Early notification for completed Pre-K applicants will be on February 3, 2026.

ADMISSION FAQs

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY GRADES FOR PIKE?

WHAT ARE THE AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN?

HOW WILL MY CHILD BE EVALUATED?

The admission process is designed to gather as much information as possible about each child to determine whether Pike will be a good match for their learning needs. Throughout the admission process, we learn about the candidate through a parent/guardian interview, the teacher recommendation, school reports, and assessments. In November, December, and January, assessments take place during a group classroom visit day with other applicants.

HOW ARE ADMISSION DECISIONS MADE?

WHEN WILL I BE NOTIFIED OF THE DECISION?

Are There Additional Requirements for International Student Applicants?

The Pike School welcomes students and families from diverse backgrounds around the world. While we are unable to issue or transfer Form I-20 for non-immigrant F-1 visa students, we encourage families relocating to the area with a visa status that permits K-9 education to apply. Please note that The Pike School does not have an English Language Learner (ELL) program and is not a boarding school. Therefore, we do not provide housing, residential arrangements, or homestay agreements. Students are expected to live with a parent or legal guardian.

The TOEFL Primary (ages 8-10) or the TOEFL Jr. (ages 11-14) is required for all applicants ages 8 and up whose education has been primarily outside of the United States
SSAT, ISEE, Duolingo, and IELTS are not accepted alternatives to TOEFL
No minimum score is required on the TOEFL to be able to proceed with the application
Please submit your TOEFL scores to admission@pikeschool.org
Please visit the TOEFL Website for more information
If applicants are unable to access the TOEFL Primary or TOEFL Jr. or if applicants are under age 8, please contact the Admission Office at admission@pikeschool.org

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