Lower School Admissions

Steps to Apply

Learn more about Parker, our programs, and community

Submit our inquiry form to receive communications about our application process and to attend admissions events.
Attend events for prospective students and families:
- Lower School Open House: Saturday, October 26, 9 to 11 am
- Discover Parker Information Sessions and Tours: Various dates
- Individual Lower School Campus Tours: Various dates
Explore our website:
- Learn more about Parker’s Lower School program and curriculum.
- Understand how our commitment to Belonging is fundamental to Parker’s mission and the daily life of our community.
- Read current and past stories about our dynamic faculty, students, alumni and other members of the Parker community.

Submit an application

Login to our online application system, or create an account if you don't have one.
Click “begin admissions process” to start your application.
- Submit the application form as soon as you’ve decided to apply!
- Once you have submitted the application form and the $125 application fee (or fee waiver), a personalized checklist of other required items will appear for you to complete.
If you’d like to be considered for financial assistance, create an account and begin your application in Clarity.

Complete your application by February 1, 2025

After submitting our online application form you’ll be able to request, submit, and complete the following checklist items in your application account:
- Parent Questionnaire
- Current Teacher Evaluation
- Current School Administrator Evaluation
  - Including current and previous years’ transcripts, report cards, and/or other student records
- Supplemental/Special Interest Evaluation (optional)
- Register for an Admissions Assessment
  - JK, SK, Grade 1 Assessment
  - Grade 2-Grade 5 Applicant Visit Day
  - Grade 2-Grade 5 Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE)
- Schedule a Parent/Guardian Interview
If you’d like to be considered for for financial assistance, submit your application in Clarity by February 1, 2025

Admissions decisions released on March 7, 2025

Admissions decisions will be emailed to parents/guardians after 3:30 pm on Friday March 7, 2025.
Admitted students and families will be invited to attend additional programs and revisit opportunities.
Admitted families have until the end of day on Friday, March 21, 2025 to submit their enrollment agreements.
Applicants initially offered a space in our wait pool will be considered for open seats through the enrollment process and into the spring and summer months.

Get in Touch

Sasha Turtz

Associate Director of Lower School

Lower School

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5

4201 Randolph Street
San Diego, CA 92103

Phone
858/569-7900

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Lower School Admissions

Steps to Apply

Learn more about Parker, our programs, and community

Submit an application

Complete your application by February 1, 2025

Admissions decisions released on March 7, 2025

Get in Touch

Sasha Turtz

Lower School

Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5

Lower School Stories

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Lower School Open House

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