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Apply To Lower School (K-4)

Children flourish in our stimulating, hands-on classroom environment, guided by teachers who are highly trained, enthusiastic, and supportive.

lower schoolers in PE class pushing each other on scooters at Maret School, our best private elementary school in DC

Applications are due by 5:00pm on Wednesday, January 6, 2027. Applications should be submitted online.

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Experience the Joy

Our youngest students ease into school life in their very own Kindergarten Cottage, where two full-time teachers structure the children's time, providing a balance of classroom learning, active play, and a host of special events and celebrations.

As students move through the lower school program, they benefit from a thoughtfully integrated curriculum that values taking risks, thinking creatively, and working collaboratively.  

A host of specialist classes in science, technology, library, music, and PE add to the dynamic curriculum in math and humanities, which form the core of the program. After-school clubs round out the school day with enriching fun.

Admission FAQs

What Makes Maret Special?

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Director of Admission Annie Farquhar and Associate Director of Lower School Admission & Summer Programs Murugi Njoroge

How to Apply to Lower School

Begin by creating your Ravenna account. This is the place where you will schedule a tour and parent/guardian interview and where you can check on the progress of your application.

 

Application

Please create an account in Ravenna to start the application process. Applications are due Friday, January 6, 2027 by 5:00 p.m.

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Parent/Guardian Interview

Parent/guardian interviews are strongly encouraged for families applying to Kindergarten, first, and fourth grades and are offered online via Zoom or in-person September through January Parents/guardians do not have to submit an application before interviewing. However, all interviews must be scheduled by the application deadline.

The interview is approximately a 30-minute conversation with the Director of Admission Annie Farquhar. This is a time for us to learn about your child and to answer any questions you may have about Maret. Multiple time slots are offered throughout the day.

Applicant Visit

Visits are REQUIRED for Kindergarten, first grade, and fourth grade applicants. Parents/guardians can schedule online after applying. Kindergarten visits will begin in December and run through early February. First grade visits typically take place during the second week of February, and fourth grade visits occur in the middle of January. We will email all applicant families when registration opens.

We will reach out to 2nd and 3rd grade applicants in late January to schedule an applicant visit if space becomes available in either of those grades. 

Testing

No outside admission testing is required or will be accepted this admission season.

Teacher Recommendation

One recommendation is REQUIRED from your child’s current homeroom teacher.

Parents and guardians can send the recommendation form link directly to the recommender through Ravenna.

Grades/REPORT CARDS

Current grades and/or a report card are REQUIRED. Prior year report card required where applicable. We understand that this may not be applicable for Kindergarten and first grade applicants.

Lower School By the Numbers

130

Students in the Lower School K–4

20:2

Student-to-teacher ratio in kindergarten

13

Average number of students in each of two sections of first, second, and third grades 

18

Average number of students in each of two sections of fourth grade 

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