ADMISSIONS

Outside of school events, like open houses, you can schedule a tour of the school (visit website). If arranged on a regular school day, a tour may provide a realistic view of school life.

• Why it matters

  A school visit offers a firsthand look at the environment, culture, and daily life of the school. It provides an opportunity to ask questions, observe interactions, and verify your expectations directly. It's a vital part of an informed choice.

See the deadline distribution for all other schools we cover below.

• Application deadline by enrollment type(s)

  Month	Wheatley School	Other schools
  	Rolling admissions	Fixed deadline	Rolling admissions
  September	Day admissions	0%	88% of all other schools have rolling admissions
  October		Less than 1%
  November		2%
  December		7%
  January		1%
  February		2%
  March		2%
  April		1%
  May		1%
  June		Less than 1%
  July		0%
  August		1%

• Why it matters

  The admissions timeline helps you plan and prepare for key milestones, including school visits, application submission, and acceptance notifications.

Acceptance rate at Wheatley School is typical of the schools we cover.

• What Wheatley School says it looks for in students

  This information is not currently available.

• Why it matters

  A school's acceptance rate gives you an indication of how competitive the admissions process is. Understanding this can help you set expectations and make strategic decisions about where to apply. Please note that the acceptance rates provided here are approximate.

See grade-by-grade admissions requirements at Wheatley School and how they compare with other schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	% of schools requiring
  		Nursery/Toddler	Interview: 7%
  Preschool	Interview: 18%
  JK	Interview: 35%, Exam: 4%
  SK	Interview: 35%, Exam: 5%
  Gr. 1	Interview: 51%, Exam: 16%, Essay: 2%
  Gr. 2	Interview: 52%, Exam: 19%, Essay: 2%
  Gr. 3	Interview: 53%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 21%, Essay: 2%
  Gr. 4	Interview: 55%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 23%, Essay: 3%
  Gr. 5	Interview: 57%, SSAT: 1%, Exam: 25%, Essay: 5%
  Gr. 6	Interview: 60%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 26%, Essay: 7%
  Gr. 7	Interview: 63%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10%
  Gr. 8	Interview: 64%, SSAT: 2%, Exam: 28%, Essay: 10%

• What Wheatley School says about the application process

  Application fee: N/A

  Registration fee: N/A

  Deposit: N/A

  
  Description:

  When accepting a child in our program, we use the following guidelines:

  Toddler Program (18 months-3yrs)  

  1. Children entering in the toddler program do not need to be toilet trained.
  2. Siblings of children already in our school are given the first consideration.
  3. Children registering at 18 months, must be 18 months by September 1.

  Casa Program (3yrs-6)

  1. Children must be toilet trained before enrolling in the Casa program.
  2. Siblings of children already in our school are given the first consideration.
  3. Children from other Montessori schools are considered next.
  4. Parents understand that the Casa program is a three-year program.
     Normally children are not accepted to Casa after their 4th birthday, unless they come from another Montessori program.

  Lower Elementary Program (Year 1-4)

  1. Children graduating from our Casa program will be given first choice.
  2. Siblings of children already in our school are considered next.
  3. Children from other Montessori schools are given consideration.

  Upper Elementary Program (Grades 5-8)

  1. Children from our Lower Elementary program will be given first choice.
  2. Students applying to Grades 5 to 8 are required to write an in- house entrance exam and participate in an interview.
  3. The student’s current report card will be reviewed

• Why it matters

  Understanding admission requirements is crucial as you assess your fit with a school and the likelihood of acceptance. These requirements often reflect the school's educational priorities.