Thank you for your interest in St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's! The typical admission process runs from September through March. The role of the admission team is to be a resource for applicant parents. Please contact us at any point during the process with questions ([email protected]). We are here to help!
The application process for Nursery Half Day (age 2.9 by Sept. 1, 2027), Nursery Full Day (age 3 by Sept. 1, 2027), and Junior Kindergarten (age 4 by Sept. 1, 2027) takes a holistic approach to connecting with families and children. We look forward to getting to know you better!
- Required components:
- Completed online application
- School Tour (parents only)
- Virtual Parent/Guardian Interview
- Family visit with child
- Optional opportunities to get to know us better:
- Admission events (Open House, Head’s Reception)
- Virtual Information Sessions
The application process for Senior Kindergarten (age 5 by Sept. 1, 2027) focuses on building a connection with students and their families. We welcome applicants into the building for a small-group child school visit.
- Required components:
- Completed online application
- School Tour (parents only)
- Child School Visit (small group playdate)
- Virtual Parent/Guardian Interview
- ISAAGNY teacher report
- Optional opportunities to get to know us better:
- Admission events (Open House, Head’s Reception)
- Virtual Information Sessions
The application process for grades 1-7 focuses on building an authentic connection with students and their families. We look forward to sharing our beautiful space and the vast array of exciting program details with you!
- Required components:
- Completed online application
- School Tour (parents only)
- Child School Visit (half-day shadow visit)
- Virtual Parent/Guardian Interview
- ISAAGNY teacher report
- Grade reports from previous two years (grades 2-7)
- Optional opportunities to get to know us better:
- Admission events (Open House, Head’s Reception)
- Virtual Information Sessions
Notification Dates
Parents are notified of admission decisions according to the Independent School Admission Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY) notification guidelines. Notification letters will be sent via email. After these dates, the admission process will be rolling based on spot availability.
2027-2028 Academic Year | Notification Date | Parent Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery (Half or Full day), Junior Kindergarten | February 25, 2027 | March 4, 2027 |
| Senior Kindergarten | February 4, 2027 | February 11, 2027 |
| Grade 1-8 | February 10, 2027 | February 26, 2027 |
Applicants who are siblings of current St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's students may choose the option of Early Notification, which allows us to let those families know about admission decisions in December. This option is also available to children of current faculty members and associated clergy.
- Not only does this option facilitate the admission process, but it is also a demonstration of our commitment to our current families.
- This option will not diminish our dedication to a community diverse in race, culture, socio-economic status, and religious beliefs.
- Early Notification decisions can be an acceptance, a denial, or a deferral to the regular pool, based on space availability and the application.
