
Grades 1–4
Visit and
Apply

Thank you for your interest in Nueva! Through Ravenna, our online admissions system, you can sign up for events, fill out and submit application components, and monitor your application status. Don’t worry – by creating a profile for your student, you are not yet committing to apply; you will simply gain access to explore all of our events.
To begin the application process, click the button below.
How to Explore and Visit Nueva
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Virtual Program Preview
- The optional virtual Program Preview is for families interested in applying for the 2026–27 school year. This event provides prospective parents/guardians a glimpse into life at Nueva with presentations by our faculty and our leadership team.
- The Virtual Program Preview is held in October.
- RSVP is required; please login to Ravenna to register.
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Visiting Campus
- While we are unable to offer tours to families with a child applying to grades 1–4 in the early fall, parents may visit campus during their child's Activity Session and a brief tour with current parents will be included.
- While we are unable to offer tours to families with a child applying to grades 1–4 in the early fall, parents may visit campus during their child's Activity Session and a brief tour with current parents will be included.
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Virtual Office Hours
- We know applying to an independent school can get a little overwhelming with many events, steps, and chances to learn more about the community. This is a chance for parents and guardians to ask any general admissions questions you may have in regard to the application process.
- The Admission Team hosts virtual office hours from September to December.
- Open to parents/guardians; we kindly ask that your child not miss school to attend this session.
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Additional Optional Events
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We invite prospective families to register for optional admissions events to learn about the Nueva community. We offer workshops and panels covering topics such as student life, giftedness, equity & inclusion, and financial assistance. Check your Ravenna dashboard for updates and more information.
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Application Process
Application and Supplemental Materials Deadline: January 8, 2026
Click on each step for more details.
Click on each step for more details.
- Inquire and create a Ravenna account
- Submit Family Information Form
- Complete Wechsler IQ Assessment
- Submit Parent/Guardian Written Questionnaire
- Submit Parent/Guardian Video Questionnaire
- Participate in an Activity Session
- Submit required supplemental materials
Inquire and create a Ravenna account
Submit Family Information Form
Complete Wechsler IQ Assessment
Submit Parent/Guardian Written Questionnaire
Submit Parent/Guardian Video Questionnaire
Participate in an Activity Session
Submit required supplemental materials
The Admissions Office appreciates and is always delighted to receive applications well in advance of the deadline! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call 650-235-7119, or email admissions@nuevaschool.org.
Si necesita ayuda en español, comuníquese con Melanie León, directora de admisiones, mleon@nuevaschool.org o llame al 650-235-7111.
Apply for Financial Assistance
Nueva uses the Clarity platform to process all applications for tuition financial assistance. The financial assistance application and supplemental documents are due February 3, 2026.
Find out more about Nueva's Lower School
Lower School Admissions Contacts
Melanie León
Director of Admissions
650-235-7111
Email Melanie
Melanie Abella
Admissions Assistant
650-235-7119
Email Melanie
Andrea Hart
Associate Director of Admissions
650-350-4526
Email Andrea
Lupe Ruiz
Admissions Associate
650-350-4524
Email Lupe
