Admissions
Application Process
Welcome and thank you for your interest in The Co-op School.
As a cooperative that prides itself on being deeply connected to our families, we understand how important and challenging finding the right school for your child can be. We aim to support you through this process with transparency and care.
Applications for the 2027–2028 School Year open September 8th 2026
Completed applications are due by January 8, 2027. Applications submitted after this date are reviewed and considered on a rolling basis as space allows.
Interested in enrollment for the current 2026–2027 school year? We accept applications on a rolling basis as space allows. Email admissions@thecoopschool.org.
Preschool and Pre-K
Complete our initial inquiry form to create your Veracross account and access the Admissions Portal. Families should schedule a small group tour to get a feel for our community, classrooms, and program in action. The tour is a required part of the admissions application process.
– Students must be 2 years old to begin Preschool
– For Pre-Kindergarten, students must be 4 years old by September 1st of the academic year
Complete your application in our Admissions Portal and submit the $85 application fee.
If your child attends an early childhood program, ask your child’s current classroom teacher to submit the Confidential Form For Applicants to 3 Year Old Groups OR Confidential Form For Applicants to 4 Year Old Groups (Pre-K) to The Co-op School at admissions@thecoopschool.org. You are welcome to ask more than one teacher to fill out the form. The form is due no later than January 8, 2027.
Families will be able to self-register in our Admissions Portal for a virtual Parent/Guardian interview, which is a required step in our application process. The virtual Parent/Guardian Interview provides a 20-minute opportunity for families to connect with our Admissions team and share more about their child, family, and educational goals.
If you are applying for multiple children, please register for a virtual interview time slot on only one child’s application. During the interview, we will discuss all children applying to The Co-op School.
Decision Notification: Thursday, February 25, 2027
Family Reply Deadline: Thursday, March 4, 2027
Lower School -Kindergarten
Complete our initial inquiry form to create your Veracross account and access the Admissions Portal. Families should schedule a small group tour to get a feel for our community, classrooms, and program in action. The tour is a required part of the admissions application process.
– For Kindergarten, students must be 5 years old by September 1st of the academic year.
Complete your application in our Admissions Portal and submit the $85 application fee.
Please ask your child’s current classroom teacher to complete and submit the ISAAGNY Kindergarten & 1st Grade Confidential School Report to The Co-op School at admissions@thecoopschool.org. The form is due no later than January 8, 2027.
Families will be able to self-register in our Admissions Portal for a virtual parent/guardian interview, which is a required step in our application process. The virtual Parent/Guardian Interview provides a 20-minute opportunity for families to connect with our Admissions team and share more about their child, family, and educational goals.
If you are applying for multiple children, please register for a virtual interview time slot on only one child’s application. During the interview, we will discuss all children applying to The Co-op School.
The Kindergarten Playgroup is a required, 50-minute admissions visit designed to help us get to know each child in a warm, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate setting. During their time on campus, students will engage with our teachers and learning and literacy specialists through thoughtfully designed, play-based activities that allow us to better understand their learning profile while giving children the opportunity to explore our classrooms, connect with peers, and experience the collaborative and creative spirit of The Co-op School.
Decision Notification: Thursday, February 4, 2027
Family Reply Deadline: Thursday, February 11, 2027
Lower School - Grades 1 to 4
Complete our initial inquiry form to create your Veracross account and access the Admissions Portal. Families should schedule a small group tour to get a feel for our community, classrooms, and program in action. The tour is a required part of the admissions application process.
Complete your application in our Admissions Portal and submit the $85 application fee.
Please ask your child’s current classroom teacher to complete and submit the Confidential Grade 2-5 Evaluation Form to The Co-op School at admissions@thecoopschool.org. You are welcome to ask more than one teacher to fill out the form. The form is due no later than January 8, 2027.
Applicants to Grade 1 are required to submit their current school year report card. Applicants to Grades 2-4 are required to submit the end of year report card from the 2025-2026 school year, as well as the current school year report card (fall term).
Families will be able to self-register in our Admissions Portal for a virtual parent/guardian interview, which is a required step in our application process. The virtual Parent/Guardian Interview provides a 20-minute opportunity for families to connect with our Admissions team and share more about their child, family, and educational goals.
If you are applying for multiple children, please register for a virtual interview time slot on only one child’s application. During the interview, we will discuss all children applying to The Co-op School.
After submitting your application, your child will be invited for a student visit at The Co-op School. Student visits for applicants to Grades 1–4 are arranged by the Admissions Office — you do not need to book them yourself. Details will be communicated prior to the visit.
Decision Notification: Wednesday, February 10, 2027
Family Reply Deadline: Friday, February 26, 2027
Middle School -Grades 5 to 8
Complete our initial inquiry form to create your Veracross account and access the Admissions Portal. Families should schedule a small group tour to get a feel for our community, classrooms, and program in action. The tour is a required part of the admissions application process.
- Complete your application in our Admissions Portal and submit the $85 application fee.
- Applicants to Grade 5 should ask your child’s current classroom teacher to submit the Confidential Grade 2-5 Evaluation Form to The Co-op School at admissions@thecoopschool.org. You are welcome to ask more than one teacher to fill out the form. The form is due no later than January 8, 2027.
- For Grades 6–8, two recommendations are required — one from a current Math teacher and one from a current Humanities (English or Social Studies) teacher. Forms should be submitted to The Co-op School at admissions@thecoopschool.org. The form is due no later than January 8, 2027.
- Applicants to Grades 5-8 are required to submit the end of year report card from the 2025-2026 school year, as well as the current school year report card (fall term).
- A Student Essay is also required for applicants entering Grades 5–8, which offers students an opportunity to share their voice, interests, and perspective with our admissions team.
Families will be able to self-register in our Admissions Portal for a virtual parent/guardian interview, which is a required step in our application process. The virtual Parent/Guardian Interview provides a 20-minute opportunity for families to connect with our Admissions team and share more about their child, family, and educational goals.
If you are applying for multiple children, please register for a virtual interview time slot on only one child’s application. During the interview, we will discuss all children applying to The Co-op School.
After submitting your application, your child will be invited for a student visit at The Co-op School. Student visits for applicants to Grades 5–8 are arranged by the Admissions Office — you do not need to book them yourself. Details will be communicated prior to the visit.
Decision Notification: Wednesday, February 10, 2027
Family Reply Deadline: Friday, February 26, 2027