Allen-Stevenson School

Allen-Stevenson describes its teaching as an “enlightened traditional” approach that educates the whole boy—nurturing each student’s natural curiosity and expecting him to be active and engaged in his learning within a joyful, safe, inclusive community. Their TK–8 program is rooted in “the 3 A’s” (Academics, Athletics, and the Arts) and emphasizes collaborative inquiry, thoughtful risk-taking, and learning from mistakes. Instruction balances direct teaching with hands-on, project-based discovery to build strong thinkers and responsible citizens ("scholars and gentlemen").

Allen-Stevenson directs families to apply through Ravenna (online application with a $75 fee, waived if applying for financial aid) and then use Ravenna to register for required admissions events such as the parent tour/interview and the applicant visit/assessment. (allen-stevenson.org) For the 2026–27 cycle, the school lists an application deadline of December 15, 2025, with ISAAGNY notification dates of February 5, 2026 (Kindergarten) and February 11, 2026 (Grades 1–8); sibling/legacy applicants may qualify for an earlier ISAAGNY notification date of December 5, 2025. (allen-stevenson.org) Application requirements vary by grade: TK/K/Grade 1 generally require the application, parent visit (interview/tour), student visit/assessment, and an ISAAGNY report, while Grades 2–8 add school reports/recommendations and (for Grades 5–8) ERB’s ISEE test scores. (allen-stevenson.org) The school highlights sibling and legacy applicants as a priority category (including an “early notification” track aligned to ISAAGNY policies) and notes predictable entry points as Cornerstones (TK), Kindergarten, and Grade 6. (allen-stevenson.org) The admissions page reviewed does not publish a specific waitlist/wait-pool policy; families would need to follow decision communications on the ISAAGNY timeline and contact the Admissions Office for waitlist procedures. (allen-stevenson.org)