ADMISSIONS

Thank you for considering Cliff Valley for your child’s education. We understand that choosing a path for your child’s education is an important family decision. We are here to assist in the process in any way you need.

Questions about the admissions process, Ravenna, or Cliff Valley in general? Please contact Director of Admissions Megan Vitale; she’ll be happy to help!

PROCESS

CALENDAR

October 1 applications available

January 31 application deadline

February 13 applicant visits

  • 8:00-9:00 1st and 2nd grade applicants

  • 9:30-10:30 PreK applicants

  • 11:00-12:00 Kindergarten applicants

  • 12:30-2:00 3rd and 4th grade applicants

  • 1:00-2:30 5th and 6th grade applicants

March 1 early decision notifications

March 14 early decision contracts due

April 5 regular timeline notifications

April 14 regular timeline contracts due

TUITION

2025-2026

Class

3-year old 3-day

3-year-old 5-day

Pre-K

Kindergarten – 2nd

Grades 3-5

Grades 6-8

Tuition

$8,220

$11,370

$16,070

$20,560

$21,060

$21,560

HOURS

2025 - 2026

Class

3-year old

Pre-K – 2nd

Grades 3-5

Grades 6-8

Hours

8:15 am – 1:00 pm

8:15 am – 2:45 pm

8:15 am – 3:00 pm

8:15 am – 3:15 pm

How we think aBout tuition

It's no secret that independent school is expensive. We respect the investment our families make in Cliff Valley and we act accordingly.

  • We consider it our responsibility to keep tuition moderate. Our highest tuition level (for grades K-8) is well below that of comparable area schools.

  • We raise tuition as little as possible. Each year the board of trustees sets tuition, and recent tuition increases have been from 0 to 2 percent.

  • Our tuition is all inclusive. We don’t have book fees, technology fees, administrative fees, etc.

  • We are proud to offer financial assistance to qualifying families, and we do this thanks in part to the generous support of the Cliff Valley community.

ADMISSIONS POLICY

Cliff Valley seeks students of average to high ability who can contribute to and benefit from our educational program. All students applying to the school are screened to assess their readiness for the program. Students are selected for admission on the basis of multiple factors, including academic potential, school achievement, and behavior.

In all cases, the school retains the right to determine, at its sole discretion, whether or not to select a student for admission or to re-enroll a student. The admissions committee makes recommendations to the head of school, who has ultimate authority and sole discretion in the decision whether or not to admit or re-enroll a student. When there are more qualified candidates than openings available, the school establishes an unranked waiting list. If any openings occur, the admissions committee decides which candidate(s) to offer a position based on the overall profile of the class and the match between the needs and qualifications of the student and the needs of the school. Cliff Valley School is committed to having a diverse student population. It is the policy of the school not to discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to enjoy the benefits of the school’s programs, facilities, or services. All persons are encouraged to apply.