Ventana is one of many Bay Area independent schools that uses Ravenna for online applications. Once you create an account in Ravenna, you’ll be able to explore the admissions process, register for events, and begin your application to Ventana.

Our regular admissions deadline for the 2026–2027 school year passed on January 21, 2026. However, we are continuing to accept rolling applications.

For preschool applicants, rolling applications will be placed in our wait pool. As you explore Ventana in Ravenna, you’ll also see upcoming monthly tours, offered in April, May, and June.

For Kindergarten through 5th grade, rolling applications are considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on available openings. We encourage you to reach out to admissions@ventanaschool.org to inquire and discuss current opportunities.

If you submit a rolling application and a space does not become available for this school year, we are happy to provide a waiver code for your application fee for the next admissions cycle.

Our next admissions season opens on September 1, 2026, with a deadline in late January 2027 for families applying for the 2027–2028 school year.

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Application Steps & Checklist

 

For Preschool Applicants (Age 2-4)

Requirements in suggested order

  • Schedule School Tour

  • Application Form & $100 Application Fee  

  • Complete Parent Statement 

  • Complete All About My Child & Family Form

  • Schedule Virtual Parent Conversation

  • Attend Preschool Playgroup 

  • Delegate Preschool Teacher Recommendation Form (Optional)

For Kindergarten Applicants

Requirements in suggested order

  • Schedule School Tour

  • Application Form & $100 Application Fee 

  • Complete Parent Statement 

  • Delegate Teacher Evaluation Form 

  • Schedule Virtual Parent Conversation

  • Attend Kindergarten Playgroup 

  • Delegate Principal Recommendation Form (Optional)

  • Upload School Report (Optional)

For 1st-5th Grade Applicants

Requirements in suggested order

  • Schedule School Tour

  • Application Form & $100 Application Fee 

  • Complete Parent Statement 

  • Delegate Teacher Evaluation Form 

  • Delegate Principal Recommendation Form

  • Request School Records

  • Schedule Virtual Parent Conversation

  • Attend Student Shadow Visit 

Admissions Events

 
Register for Open House on Nov 15, 2025
Register for Open House on Jan 10, 2026

Open Houses

  • Held on Saturdays, allowing your family to explore the campus at your own pace

  • Classrooms feature activities prepared by teachers for students to engage in

  • Opportunity to speak with current parents and alumni for insights and advice

  • All teachers are available to answer your questions

 

School Tours

  • Weekly from October 2025 to January 2026

  • Guided by the Director of Enrollment Management and the Director of Learning

  • Scheduled during the school day so you can observe classrooms in action

  • A required step of the application process

  • Monthly tours are offered during the rolling admissions season in April, May, and June. No tours are scheduled from July through September. Weekly tours will resume in October for families interested in applying for the 2027–2028 school year