Frequently Asked Questions

Begin by confirming the appropriate grade and visiting Pine Street School. Applications and required admissions steps are managed through Ravenna, and the Admissions Team is available to guide families through the process.

Families determine the appropriate grade, visit Pine Street School, submit an application through Ravenna, complete the age-appropriate student visit, upload required documents, and, for applicants age 2 through Grade 8, complete a parent or guardian meeting.

Tours and Open Houses are scheduled through Ravenna. The Tours & Events page links directly to the currently available admissions events.

Grade placement is based on a child's age as of September 1 of the entry year.

For Priority Admissions, the preliminary Ravenna application is due November 1, 2026, and the checklist must be complete by November 20, 2026. For Regular Admissions, the preliminary application is due December 4, 2026, and the checklist must be complete by January 8, 2027.

Tuition varies by program and grade. The Tuition page lists the current annual rate for Half-Day Nursery, full-day Nursery, Preschool, Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 8.

Yes. Need-based financial aid is available to qualifying families across Pine Street School's programs, from Nursery through Grade 8, subject to available funding.

In addition, eligible U.S. public school students entering Grade 5 or Grade 6 in Fall 2027 may apply for a Global Futures Scholarship. Two full-tuition scholarships are available, with coverage continuing through Grade 8 subject to the program’s renewal requirements.

Ravenna is Pine Street School's secure admissions platform. Families use it to register for admissions events, submit an application, complete the personalized checklist, schedule required visits or meetings, upload supporting materials, and receive admissions decisions.

Yes. A non-refundable $100 application fee is due when the Ravenna application is submitted.

A school tour offers a smaller opportunity to see classrooms in action and meet school leaders. An Open House is a broader family event that may include teachers, current parents, student ambassadors, and classroom exploration.

Use the date-of-birth chart on the Age Cutoffs page to match your child's birthday with the appropriate Nursery, Preschool, Elementary, or Middle School entry point for the current admissions year.

Priority Admissions is the earlier application and decision round, while Regular Admissions follows later in the cycle. Both rounds are completed through Ravenna and have separate application, checklist, notification, and enrollment dates.

Tuition includes books and classroom materials, educational technology used in the academic program, school-day field trips and transportation, lunch and snacks, Grades 4 through 8 co-curricular programs and teams, and Middle School high school placement and test-preparation services.

Pine Street School’s standard financial aid program is need-based and awards assistance according to each family’s demonstrated financial circumstances.

Separate from the need-based financial aid program, Pine Street School offers Global Futures Scholarships for eligible students entering Grade 5 or Grade 6. These competitive full-tuition scholarships consider both academic achievement and demonstrated financial need.

Families applying for the following school year should begin in the fall and follow the current Priority or Regular Admissions timeline. Applications submitted after the published deadlines may be considered if space remains available.

Children ages 2 through 4 participate in a play-based classroom visit. Kindergarten through Grade 3 applicants spend a half day in class with a grade-level assessment. Grades 4 through 8 applicants spend a full day that includes classes, a student interview, and academic and language assessments.

Children are welcome at the Open Houses listed on the Tours & Events page. Regular school tours are for adults only.

The Admissions Team is happy to discuss placement with families during the admissions process when a child's birthday falls close to a cutoff.

Priority Admissions decisions are released December 2, 2026. Regular Admissions decisions are released February 1, 2027 for Kindergarten, February 8 for Grades 1 through 8, and February 22 for Nursery 1 through Junior Kindergarten.

Yes. Lunch and snacks provided through Pine Street School's dining program are included in tuition.

Financial aid is based on demonstrated financial need. Pine Street School considers the information families provide through Clarity, including household income, expenses, assets, liabilities, household size, and other relevant circumstances, then makes the final award decision using its own policies and available resources.

Yes. Visiting is a key step and the best way to see classrooms, meet members of the community, and understand how the program may fit your child. Tours and Open Houses are scheduled through Ravenna.

Requirements vary by age and grade and appear in the applicant's Ravenna checklist. Depending on grade, families may need to submit school records, teacher recommendations, transcripts, a recent graded writing sample, and recent standardized testing results.

Yes. Visiting is an early and important step in the admissions process, and families can register for tours and Open Houses through Ravenna before applying.

Yes. Applications received after the published deadlines may be considered on a rolling basis as space permits.

School-day field trips, local learning experiences, and related transportation are included in tuition.

No. Clarity is the platform Pine Street School uses to collect and help assess financial information. Pine Street School makes the final financial aid decision.

Grade placement is based on a child's age as of September 1 of the entry year. Families should use the current Age Cutoffs page and can discuss close-to-cutoff birthdays with the Admissions Team.

These steps become available in Ravenna after the application is submitted.

A visit gives families the opportunity to see classrooms, meet school leaders or educators, and experience the Pine Street School community firsthand. It also helps families understand how inquiry, language learning, and close teacher-student relationships appear in daily school life.

Families have one week from the date of their offer to submit the signed financial agreement and non-refundable deposit. Priority Admissions families must also meet the published December 14 confirmation date.

Yes. Co-curricular programs and teams for Grades 4 through 8 are included in tuition.

Applying for financial aid does not change how Pine Street School assesses whether the program is the right educational fit for a child. Financial aid and admissions are reviewed through separate processes.

The process is designed to help Pine Street School and each family understand whether the program is a strong mutual fit. The school gets to know applicants through the completed application, age-appropriate classroom or play visits, assessments where applicable, supporting materials, and a parent or guardian conversation.

Yes. For applicants age 2 through Grade 8, the final step is a parent or guardian meeting scheduled through Ravenna. The conversation helps the school learn more about the child and family and gives families an opportunity to ask remaining questions.

Yes. Middle School tuition includes high school placement support and test-preparation services.

First submit the Pine Street School application through Ravenna and indicate that your family plans to apply for financial aid. Then create or access a Clarity account, select Pine Street School, complete the financial aid application, and provide any requested supporting documentation by the applicable deadline.

Yes. Applications received after the published deadlines may be considered on a rolling basis as space permits.

Nursery One applicants do not need to submit additional school records and do not require the parent or guardian meeting described for applicants age 2 through Grade 8.

Optional programs and experiences may carry additional fees, including Early Care, Clubhouse, after-school enrichment, tutoring, summer programs, and international travel. Families receive cost information before choosing to enroll in optional offerings.

Pine Street School's Clarity school code is 2918. Families can select Pine Street School when prompted or enter the code if the school does not appear.

Admissions decisions are released through Ravenna according to the published timeline. Families offered admission also receive enrollment instructions through Ravenna.

Once the application and all required materials are complete, the Admissions Committee reviews the applicant. Decisions and enrollment instructions are released through Ravenna according to the published admissions timeline.

Yes. Need-based financial aid is available to qualifying families across Pine Street School programs from Nursery through Grade 8, subject to available funding.

Pine Street School also offers Global Futures Scholarships, competitive full-tuition scholarships for academically strong U.S. public school students entering Grade 5 or Grade 6 in Fall 2027. Selection considers academic achievement, demonstrated financial need, and alignment with Pine Street School’s educational approach.

Yes. Families receiving aid must submit a new financial aid application each year because financial circumstances can change. Renewal amounts may change based on demonstrated need, tuition, and available funds.

Current tuition is published on the Tuition page. Need-based financial aid information, deadlines, and Clarity application instructions are available on the Financial Aid page.

Families have one week from the date of their offer to submit the signed financial agreement and non-refundable deposit. Priority Admissions families must meet the published Priority Admissions confirmation date.

Clarity guides families through the required household and financial information. Families should be prepared to provide details about income, assets, liabilities, expenses, and household members. Clarity may also request tax verification or additional supporting documentation.

Families can contact Pine Street School Admissions at admissions@greenivy.com or use the Admissions Contact page. Families with financial aid questions can contact finaid@greenivy.com or 347-404-3217.

Clarity's process generally requires separate financial aid applications for separate households. Pine Street School may have additional requirements depending on a family's circumstances, so families should contact the Financial Aid Office with questions.

Yes. Clarity allows families to add another participating school to an application as long as that school's deadline has not passed. Follow the instructions in your Clarity account or contact Clarity support for technical assistance.

Clarity allows certain changes after submission as long as the school's deadline has not passed. If your financial situation changes materially after you apply, contact Pine Street School as well so the school can advise you on next steps.

Families are encouraged to apply by the published deadline because financial aid resources are limited. Late applications may be reviewed only if funds remain available, so contact the Financial Aid Office before submitting a late application.

Financial aid award decisions are released in tandem with admissions decisions.

Yes. Current families may apply according to Pine Street School's annual financial aid policies and deadlines. Families whose circumstances change unexpectedly should contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss their situation.

If there has been a significant change in your financial circumstances or relevant information was unavailable when the application was reviewed, contact Pine Street School to ask about the reconsideration process.

Yes. Financial aid applications are handled confidentially and reviewed only by those involved in Pine Street School's financial aid process. Information submitted through Clarity is managed through Clarity's secure application platform.

For questions about Pine Street School's financial aid policies, deadlines, or award process, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@greenivy.com or 347-404-3217. For technical questions about the Clarity application, use Clarity's family support resources.

Every family's circumstances are different, and conversations about tuition can feel personal. Pine Street School's Financial Aid Office can explain the process, answer questions, and help families determine the most appropriate next step. Contact finaid@greenivy.com or 347-404-3217.

Both are considered. Applicants must demonstrate strong academic achievement and financial need, along with an interest in Pine Street School’s educational approach.

Two full-tuition scholarships are available for Fall 2027 entry. Applicants who are not selected may still be considered for admission with need-based financial aid, subject to demonstrated need and available funding.

No previous proficiency is required. Applicants should demonstrate a genuine interest in learning Mandarin, Spanish, or German and engaging with different cultures and perspectives.

Yes. Full-tuition coverage continues through Grade 8, including tuition increases, subject to continued academic and behavioral standing and demonstrated financial need. Families must complete a new Clarity financial aid application each year.

Grade 5 is part of Pine Street School’s Elementary program. Middle School serves Grades 6–8. Students receiving a scholarship for Grade 5 entry begin in Elementary before continuing into Middle School.

For the 2027–2028 Global Futures Scholarship program, students currently attending a U.S. public school who will enter Grade 5 or Grade 6 in Fall 2027 may apply for that same grade at Pine Street School, including students with birthdays between September 1 and December 31.

Families of eligible students with fall birthdays should contact Admissions before beginning the scholarship application so we can assist with the process.

This guidance applies specifically to Global Futures Scholarship applicants entering Grades 5 and 6.

No. There are no geographic restrictions on eligibility. Applicants must currently attend a U.S. public school, and families should consider the practical arrangements for attending Pine Street School in Lower Manhattan.

Our Global Futures Scholarships are one way Pine Street School helps make enrollment possible. Our established need-based financial aid program also supports qualifying families, with awards based on each family’s financial circumstances.

Applicants who are not selected for a scholarship may still be considered for admission with financial aid. We encourage families to apply even if full tuition feels out of reach. Our Admissions Team can discuss how financial aid may support your child’s enrollment. Awards depend on demonstrated need and available funding.

Yes. Submitting an application does not commit your family to enroll. Pine Street School has its own application process and deadlines.

Our Admissions Team can answer questions about eligibility, grade placement, financial aid, and the application process. For technical assistance with Ravenna, please use the support available through Ravenna.