Apply to Lower School (K-4)
At Maret, our stimulating lower school classroom environment, rich in interactive resources and guided by teachers who are highly trained, enthusiastic, and supportive, provides the ideal setting for young minds to flourish. Learn more about Lower School.
Lower School Virtual Tour
Join Director of Admission Annie Farquhar and three current students for a "tour" of the Lower School.
Lower School At a Glance
- Approximately 130 students, grades K-4
- First, second, and third grades each have two sections of 12-14 students
- Fourth grade has two sections of approximately 18 students
- The school day runs from 8am - 2:50pm with early dismissal at 1:20pm on Wednesdays
- Our After School Program (with over 15 different club activities) runs daily until 6pm
- Spanish instruction begins in Kindergarten
- Lunch served daily with a mix of Kindergarten through fourth graders at each community lunch table
STANDING TOGETHER
Maret has implemented multi-pronged approach to health and safety in order to welcome K–12 students back to campus for hybrid instruction. In addition, the school is providing on-campus day care for Maret families with young children. Families have the option of keeping their children in our all-virtual program, and the school is prepared to shift instruction between hybrid and all-virtual models as needed. Learn more about our Continuity of Learning plan or join us for a virtual information session!
Virtual Open House
Meet our lower school director, grade deans, and teachers who will describe the opportunities students have to delve into a range of academic subjects and extracurricular activities, hone essential skills, and be part of our thriving community. Also hear from parents and students will be on hand to share what it is like to attend Maret.
How To Apply to Our Lower School
Begin by creating your Ravenna account.
This is the place where you will schedule a campus tour and interview and where you can check on the progress of your application.
Application FAQs
- What is the age requirement for Kindergarten?
- When are applications due?
- Does Maret require applicants to visit the school?
- May my child accompany me on my virtual info session?
- May my child apply for a non-expansion year?
- When do I hear if my child has been accepted at Maret?
What is the age requirement for Kindergarten?
When are applications due?
Does Maret require applicants to visit the school?
May my child accompany me on my virtual info session?
May my child apply for a non-expansion year?
When do I hear if my child has been accepted at Maret?
Kindergarten
Our youngest students ease into the world of learning, self-awareness, and friendship in the comfort of the stand-alone Kindergarten Cottage. Kindergarten typically has 20 students working with two full time teachers.
New Students
New student enrollment varies each year, but here is a typical profile:
- Kindergarten: 20 new students
- First Grade: 5–7 new students
- Second Grade: new students enrolled only if space becomes available
- Third Grade: new students enrolled only if space becomes available
- Fourth Grade:
10–13 students
Lower School Classes
- Science (2x week), half-class
- Spanish (4x week in fourth grade; 3x week all other grades), half-class kindergarten and fourth grade
- Art (2x week), half-class kindergarten and fourth grade
- Music (2x week), half-class
- Physical Education (4x week)
- Library (1x week), half-class kindergarten and fourth grade
- Technology (1x week), half-class fourth grade
- Wellness Classes (1x week)