We’re so glad you’re here. Our warm and vibrant commu­nity welcomes you and your family as you explore Waverly for the next step in your child’s educa­tion. Choos­ing a school is a mean­ing­ful oppor­tu­nity to reflect on who your child is and what kind of envi­ron­ment will help them grow with confi­dence, creativ­ity, and joy.

At Waverly, we believe learn­ing should be rooted in curios­ity, purpose, and belong­ing — and that includes the admis­sions process itself.

For over 30 years, Waverly has offered a progres­sive, expe­ri­en­tial educa­tion for students in preschool through 12th grade. Our class­rooms are vibrant with inquiry, collab­o­ra­tion, and hands-on explo­ration. From our youngest preschool­ers to our High School seniors, Waverly students are doers, story­tellers, scien­tists, artists, and change agents.

The result? Grad­u­ates who are not only well-prepared for college, but for life. They leave Waverly with a strong sense of self, ready to pursue their passions and lead with curios­ity, creativ­ity, and confidence.

We know that students thrive when they feel seen, supported, and aligned with a school’s mission. As you explore Waverly, you’ll have oppor­tu­ni­ties to visit our campus, talk with current fami­lies and faculty, and expe­ri­ence the warmth of our commu­nity — whether that’s through a class­room visit, a walk through our school farm, or a conver­sa­tion with our admissions team.

We want this process to feel personal and purpose­ful. Whether your child already shows curios­ity, creativ­ity, and confi­dence, or is still discov­er­ing their voice, we’re here to nurture their growth. 

To begin, please complete our inquiry form. We recom­mend complet­ing an inquiry form early to stay connected. This will give you access to our Parent Portal, where you can regis­ter for events and begin your appli­ca­tion. If you have any ques­tions, we’re always here to help — just call 626.344.1471 or email us at admissions@​thewaverlyschool.​org.

We look forward to getting to know your family.

Warmly,

The Waverly Admissions Team

We love getting to know students and fami­lies through the admis­sions process. At Waverly, we seek curious, creative, and compas­sion­ate learn­ers — students who are eager to explore new ideas, face chal­lenges with resilience, and contribute to a commu­nity rooted in empathy, shared respon­si­bil­ity, and active engagement.

In our review process, we consider each applicant’s acad­e­mic and devel­op­men­tal readi­ness, social-emotional strengths, learn­ing poten­tial, and indi­vid­ual inter­ests. Age-appro­pri­ate factors — like emerg­ing inde­pen­dence, collab­o­ra­tion skills, and self-aware­ness — help us under­stand how each child might grow within our program.

Our admis­sions deci­sions also reflect our deep commit­ment to build­ing inclu­sive and diverse class­rooms where students feel seen, valued, and inspired. We honor the many dimen­sions of iden­tity — such as race, ethnic­ity, family struc­ture, gender iden­tity and expres­sion, sexual orien­ta­tion, socioe­co­nomic back­ground, language, and neuro­di­ver­sity — and believe that a thriv­ing school commu­nity is one where all voices are welcomed and celebrated.

We also consider learn­ing styles, lived expe­ri­ence, and family connec­tions to the school. When space allows, pref­er­ence may be given to siblings, chil­dren of faculty and staff, and alumni families.

Admis­sion and contin­ued enroll­ment are contin­gent upon a family’s align­ment with Waverly’s mission and the full disclo­sure of any medical, behav­ioral, or learn­ing consid­er­a­tions that could affect a child’s school expe­ri­ence. We believe in honest, respect­ful part­ner­ships with fami­lies because students do best when we work together with trust and shared purpose.

As we get to know each appli­cant and family, we are also guided by our commit­ment to equity and inclu­sion — values that shape both our class­rooms and our community.

At The Waverly School, we believe that mean­ing­ful learn­ing happens in diverse, inclu­sive commu­ni­ties where every student feels a sense of belong­ing. Rooted in our commit­ment to equity and social justice, we actively engage students in under­stand­ing iden­tity, chal­leng­ing bias, and build­ing a more just world. Our class­rooms reflect and honor multi­ple perspec­tives, helping students grow as empa­thetic, informed, and engaged members of society. Learn more here.

Waverly fosters an envi­ron­ment in which indi­vid­ual differ­ences of race, ethnic­ity, biolog­i­cal sex, gender iden­tity, sexual orien­ta­tion, socioe­co­nomic circum­stance, national origin, immi­gra­tion status, ability and disabil­ity, phys­i­cal char­ac­ter­is­tics, reli­gious belief, and all aspects of iden­tity are acknowl­edged and celebrated.