Caedmon School

The Caedmon School describes a progressive, Montessori-inspired approach that honors each child as an individual, cultivating natural curiosity as the foundation for academic achievement while also nurturing empathy and respect for others’ perspectives. They emphasize individualized, child-centered learning (“teach the child, not the material”) in a supportive environment where children build independence, confidence, and a willingness to take risks. Caedmon also describes “Progressive Montessori” as blending core Montessori principles with other progressive, research-informed practices (including purposeful play elements and specialist classes) to support optimal child development.

Caedmon directs families to apply through its online application on Ravenna (registration required), submitting required documents and paying the application fee; families are also encouraged to visit (in-person or virtual) before applying. (caedmonschool.org) Preschool applicants must submit an inquiry, register for an Early Childhood Group Tour/Presentation/Panel (listed as a required step), and then complete interviews; Early Program 4s also require an ISAAGNY form completed by the current school. (caedmonschool.org) Kindergarten/Elementary applicants must submit an inquiry, complete a small-group tour/presentation plus a 1:1 parent interview/Q&A session, and the child completes a small-group interview; supporting documents (ISAAGNY form, report cards, transcript) were due January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM. (caedmonschool.org) For this cycle, Caedmon says it will accept applications until all interview slots are filled; decision/reply dates listed include Kindergarten notification February 5, 2026 (reply due February 12, 2026), Elementary notification February 11, 2026 (reply due February 27, 2026), and Preschool notification February 26, 2026 (reply due March 5, 2026). (caedmonschool.org) If a family is waitlisted, Caedmon states they will be notified if space becomes available; the admissions pages reviewed do not publicly list any priority-admissions categories. (caedmonschool.org)