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Applications for the 25-26 Cycle Are Now Closed

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Important Dates:

September 3, 2025

Applications Open through Ravenna.

January 8, 2026

Application is due.

Parent/Guardian Interview completed or scheduled.

Student playdate or activity sessions scheduled.

January 23, 2026

Teacher Recommendations & Transcripts Due

Financial Assistance Application and Supplemental Materials Due

March 19, 2026

Admission Decisions Published (after 12 pm on Ravenna)

March 26, 2026

Enrollment Contracts Due

Open House Dates:

Middle School

Saturday, October 18, 9:00-11:00 AM

Lower School

Saturday, November 8, 9:00-11:00 AM

Initial Steps

Create Account at Ravenna-hub.com Complete Application Form Pay Application Fee $100

Steps to Complete ASAP

Upload Student & Family Photos Schedule Parent/Guardian Conference Parent/Guardian Questionnaire Student Questionnaire (Grades 6-8)

Forms to Delegate or Request by November

Teacher Recommendation Form Head/Advisor Recommendation Form (Grades 1-8) Previous and Current Transcripts (Grades 1-8)

Student Visit to Campus

Campus Playdate (Grades K-1) School Visit Day (Grades 2-8 | Optional for Grade 6) After School Activity (Grade 6)

Optional Steps

Attend a Tour Attend an Open House Complete Financial Assistance Application Attend Keys Highlight Virtual Event

Please Note

This list is a suggested timeline of application steps based on the January 8, 2026, deadline. Please note that all application steps must be completed or scheduled by this date and that we cannot make any exceptions. Anything received or scheduled after the January 8th deadline (besides teacher recommendations and transcripts) will not be accepted.

Important Dates:

September 3, 2025

Applications Open through Ravenna.

January 8, 2026

Application is due.

Parent/Guardian Interview completed or scheduled.

Student playdate or activity sessions scheduled.

January 23, 2026

Teacher Recommendations & Transcripts Due

Financial Assistance Application and Supplemental Materials Due

March 19, 2026

Admission Decisions Published (after 12 pm on Ravenna)

March 26, 2026

Enrollment Contracts Due

Open House Dates:

Middle School

Saturday, October 18, 9:00-11:00 AM

Lower School

Saturday, November 8, 9:00-11:00 AM

Ready to begin?

Apply Now with Ravenna

Whole Child learning from K to 8.

Lower School
2890 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Middle School
3981 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Admission Office
650.328.1711 x2

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Keys School admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, tuition assistance programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.