Admissions

Admissions Process

Applications for the first round of admissions closed on December 5, 2025. You may still submit an application for the 2026–2027 school year which will be considered for the second round of admissions. At this time, tours and interviews are not available for second-round applicants.

Second-round applications will be reviewed for grades with available openings. Applicants will be notified if their application moves forward for consideration.

Visit Ravenna to apply.

List of 6 items.

  • Create a Ravenna Account

    Visit Ravenna to create an account. Ravenna is the online portal where you can register for events and begin the application process.

  • Learn about Dwight-Englewood School

    We are pleased to offer a variety of opportunities for prospective families to learn more about our school, including both on-campus and virtual Open House events.

    Families are also welcome to join us for Campus Tours. 

    Please visit Ravenna to create an account and register for events and tours. 

  • Submit the Preliminary Steps (Part 1) by December 5th, 2025

    1. Application Form and Fee

    2. Parent Statement

    3. Student Interest Form (Grades 5-11)

  • Complete the Additional Steps (Part 2) by January 15th, 2026

    Lower School: 
    • "Open Doors" Campus Tour
    • Virtual Parent Interview
    • Student Screening Day (Preschool 3 to Grade 2)
    • Classroom Visit Day (Grade 3 to 5)
    • Teacher Recommendation
    • Counselor/Principal Recommendation
    • School Transcript - most current and the prior 2 years, if applicable
    • ISEE or SSAT Standardized Testing Scores (Grade 5 only)

    Middle & Upper School:
    • Campus Tour
    • Student & Parent Virtual Interview
    • Grades from Fall 2025
    • Transcript of grades from prior two years
    • Standardized Testing Scores (ISEE or SSAT)
    • English Teacher Recommendation
    • Math Teacher Recommendation
    • Counselor/Principal Recommendation
    • Student Essay 

  • Submit a Financial Aid Application

    D-E uses Clarity for Financial Aid applications. Visit our “Tuition, Fees & Financial Aid” page for more information. 

    Financial Aid applications for new applicants are due by December 15th, 2025.

    Financial Aid applications for current families are due by November 15th, 2025.

  • Notification & Reply Dates

    Lower School:
    Notification DateReply Date
    February 5th, 2026February 20th, 2026

    Middle School:
    Notification DateReply Date
    February 5th, 2026February 25th, 2026

    Upper School: 
    Notification DateReply Date
    February 19th, 2026March 12th, 2026

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Mailing Address: 315 East Palisade Avenue Englewood, NJ 07631
gps: 81 Lincoln Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
201-227-3102 Email: Rolloa@d-e.org
Located in Englewood, New Jersey, Dwight-Englewood is a greater New York City area private school with a rigorous college prep curriculum for boys and girls in preschool through grade 12.