Landon School

Landon describes a boy-centered, all-boys approach that aims to help each student become “the best version of himself,” pairing a rigorous academic program with intentional character development grounded in values like respect, perseverance, and honor. They emphasize that faculty use expertise in how boys learn—especially as relational learners—so that supportive teacher-student relationships encourage boys to take risks, embrace challenge, and grow in integrity. Their program is intentionally broad and balanced, offering meaningful engagement in academics, athletics, and the arts to develop healthy, well-rounded young men prepared for college and life. (landon.net)

Families apply online through Ravenna by creating an account (also used to sign up for tours/events) and submitting the application and required documents; there is a $75 fee, and fee waivers can be requested by contacting the Admissions Office. (landon.net) Key dates shown for the 2026–2027 cycle include: application available on Ravenna September 1, 2025; application + supporting documents due January 9, 2026 (the site notes this deadline has passed and directs late-interest families to email admissions@landon.net); and visit events such as Open House (October 19, 2025), Tour Tuesdays (October 28–December 9, 2025), and Athletic Preview Night (December 11, 2025). (landon.net) Application requirements listed include parent/student responses, an in-person campus tour + interview (~90 minutes), testing (Grades 3–6 in-house; Grades 7–12 submit SSAT/HSPT/MAP by January 9, 2026 or take an in-house assessment), an official transcript (current year plus prior two years), and teacher recommendations (Grades 3–5: homeroom; Grades 6–12: Math and English; optional additional personal recommendation). (landon.net) The website does not describe a general admissions waitlist, but it does describe a financial-aid “wait pool”/list used when more families request aid than can be funded. (landon.net) The application asks about applicants’ connections to the Landon community, but the site does not publicly spell out any formal priority/preference categories for admission (e.g., sibling/alumni/faculty preferences). (landon.net)