Admissions

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Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 school year at Sheridan, and you can also register for a fall or winter event.
Applying to Sheridan School is simple. We are one of the many independent schools that use Ravenna to manage the application process from inquiry through decision. 
 
Please begin the admission process by inquiring through Ravenna. From there, you can finish creating your account on Ravenna where you can register for an Open House, submit an application, and begin your journey.
 
The steps of the admissions process are clearly explained in Ravenna. They vary by grade, but for most families, they will include: 
  • Requesting student evaluations (teacher recommendations) and records or transcripts from your child’s current school
  • Filling out a parent questionnaire (everyone) and student questionnaire (for middle schoolers) in Ravenna
  • Scheduling a visit to Sheridan for your child
Please reach out to us at admissions@sheridanschool.org if you have any questions.
  • Oct
    7

    Tuesday Talk: Balancing Challenging Academics and Experiential Education

    9:30 - 10:30 am, Zoom

    Join us for this exciting conversation about the way we balance our challenging academic approach and area-best experiential education program to harness the power of a progressive education. 
  • Oct
    21

    Open House

    8:45 - 10:45 am

    We invite parents and guardians to join us at Sheridan for an opportunity to learn about our K-8 program, meet our leadership team, and see our teachers and students in action.
  • Nov
    1

    Step in to Sheridan

    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    The whole family -- children and adults -- is welcome to join us for this signature Sheridan experience. Participate in hands-on activities, meet teachers and visit classrooms, and learn about the power of a progressive approach.
  • Nov
    11

    Tuesday Talk: Meet Our Community

    9:30 - 10:30 am, Zoom

    Meet our community and learn about what makes Sheridan such a joyful, healthy learning environment. Our parents, students, and faculty & staff look forward to welcoming you. 
  • Dec
    4

    Open House

    8:45 - 10:45 am

    We invite parents and guardians to join us at Sheridan for an opportunity to learn about our K-8 program, meet our leadership team, and see our teachers and students in action.
  • Dec
    16

    Tuesday Talk: The Magic of a K-8 Education

    9:30 - 10:30 am, Zoom

    We believe in the magic of a K-8 education. Hear about the ways we intentionally create a community where children can learn to trust, and thus stretch, themselves as their environment becomes progressively more challenging and enriching.
  • Jan
    8

    Virtual Information Session

    7:00 - 8:30 pm, Zoom

    Learn a lot about Sheridan in a short time! Join us for an overview of our program and a deep dive into our curriculum.
  • Jan
    9

    2026-2027 Application Deadline

  • Jan
    16

    Financial Aid Applications and Supplemental Forms Due

  • Feb
    27

    Admissions Decisions Released

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We have limited spaces available in some grades for the 2025-2026 school year. Please contact admissions@sheridanschool.org if you have questions about a post-deadline application.
4400 36th Street, NW  |  Washington, DC 20008  |  (202) 362-7900
Founded in 1927, we are a vibrant K-8 progressive school with no more than 230 students, an engaged community, and a fierce commitment to both equity and diversity.