How to Apply for Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
Application Steps for the 2027-28 School Year
BHMS serves families in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, and neighborhoods across Brooklyn and New York City. We’re committed to making the application process welcoming, transparent, and accessible. You can find out more about our application steps for each program below. Please reach out to our admissions team with any questions at all. We are excited to partner with your family through this process.
Before You Begin: Get to Know BHMS
Before starting your application, we recommend taking some time to explore what makes Brooklyn Heights Montessori School special and make sure we are the right fit for your family.
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Explore Our Programs: From toddlers to middle school, see how we support growth at every stage.
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Attend an Information Session, Open House, or Tour: Get a feel for our classrooms, community, and Montessori learning in action (you can also do this after you submit your application)
Application Timeline
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Application Season: September - December. Our Application deadline is December 1.
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Enrollment Offers Released: Mid-March
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Enrollment Contracts Due to BHMS: March/April
Dates vary by year and program level. You can find exact dates inside Ravenna, once you begin your application.
HOW TO APPLY FOR BHMS: 2027-2028
Applying to BHMS is a simple and clear process - everything is managed through our secure online platform, Ravenna.
Here’s what to expect with the application process at BHMS:
Step 1: Create an Account
Create a Ravenna account and select Brooklyn Heights Montessori School to begin. The application process is fully online.
If you need assistance setting up your Ravenna account, you can reach out to Ravenna's Customer Service Team directly at ravenna-help@communitybrands.com. Our team is also here to answer any questions you have and provide support (at any step of the application process). Don’t hesitate to reach out to the admissions team.
Step 2: Complete Your Application
Once you have setup your Ravenna account, you can begin your application:
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Select Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
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Fill out the online application
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Upload required materials
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Submit your application and fee
Ravenna guides you through every step. Note - application requirements are slightly different based on the program (grade-level) you are applying for. If the application fee presents a hardship, please contact our admissions team for a waiver code.
Step 3: Participate in Admissions Activities
After you submit your application, our team will be in touch about:
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Attending a virtual or in-person parent interview
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Scheduling a classroom visit or observation
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Completing any additional forms, if needed
Step 4: Notification & Enrollment Timeline
Admissions decisions are typically shared in mid-March (exact dates vary year to year). Signed enrollment contracts and tuition deposits are typically due within a few weeks.
FAQs About Applying to BHMS
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusivity. In that spirit, and in accordance with the law, BHMS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, national origin, or any other characteristic.