The Field School

The Field School emphasizes inquiry-based, interdisciplinary learning organized around essential questions, with a strong focus on dialogue and analytic thinking. Students learn through authentic, real-world challenges that involve collaboration, problem-solving, reflection, and feedback from teachers, peers, and often outside experts. The school aims for a pedagogy that is engaging, meaningful, and joyful while helping students grow into empathetic, creative thinkers who can adapt and take action.

The Field School’s application is completed and tracked through Ravenna Hub, where families submit the application (including parent and student statements) and an $80 fee and can register for tours/events. Applicants also schedule interviews (students and parents) with the Admission Committee, submit current and prior-year report cards, and request English and math teacher recommendations; the school does not require standardized admission tests. Key dates listed for this cycle include an application deadline of January 5, 2026 (with recommendations, report cards, and statements), a financial aid deadline of February 1, 2026 (via a separate Clarity application), and admission decisions released March 7, 2026 via Ravenna/email. Prospective families are encouraged to visit through weekly tours (September–mid-January), Discover Field open-house days (October and December), and optional student shadow visits (October–February, limited to students who have applied). The admissions pages reviewed do not publish details on a waitlist process or formal priority categories; the school notes there is no separate sibling deadline, so families should contact the Admission Office for any waitlist or priority/first-consideration policies. (fieldschool.org)