Admission into The Neighborhood Academy is a thorough, comprehensive process. Every step of the process is highly personal, with admissions staff members maintaining consistent contact to answer questions, guide prospective students, and help families to successfully complete all steps of the process.
We look forward to receiving your application and meeting you at an open house!
Grades 6-8 - Our middle school experience is a single-sex educational experience with a Middle School for Girls and a Middle School for Boys. 6th grade is the primary entry point but 7th and 8th grade families are welcome to apply and we will fill spots as needed.
Grades 9-12 - Our high school experience is co-educational experience with both boys and girls taking classes together. 9th grade is our primary entry point. 10th graders are welcome to apply and we will fill spots as needed. 11th and 12th grade applications are assessed on a case by case basis.
The Admissions Process:
1.) Submit an Application
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: Admissions for 2025-2026 is now closed.
2.) RSVP for an Open House
After successfully completing an application, please register for an admissions Open House.
***There will be no more Open House events at this time.
3.) Complete a Prospective Student Shadow Day
At open house, students will be registered for their Prospective Student Shadow Day. During the shadow day, students will shadow a student in the grade that they are applying for. They will also spend a portion of the day taking our admissions exam. More details about the Shadow Day and the admissions exam will be discussed at the open house so be sure to register!
4.) Supply Records
All academic, attendance, health, and discipline records, as well as household Federal Income Tax Return will be requested. Record releases will be distributed at an open house. We will also discuss the timeline to record submission.
5.) Admissions Decision for Summer Programming
Select students will be invited to participate in our summer programming. This is a mandatory prerequisite for admission in the fall.
We look forward to receiving your application and meeting you at an open house! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at admissions@theneighborhoodacademy.org.