Application Process

Our admissions process is highly personalized.  Our goal is to learn as much as possible about your family while we, in turn, help you to learn more about the MPH community.

First: Tell Us You’re Interested – a member of our admissions team will respond quickly with more information and guidance.

Visiting MPH

We welcome families to visit the school at any stage of the process, even before applying.

Summer tours will be available between 9 am and 2 pm on the following dates:

• • June 23, 25, and 30
  • July 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, and 30
  • August 4, 6, 11, and 13

Fall Tours will resume on Friday, September 5.

Fall 2025 Open House

• Saturday, September 27 from 9 am – 11 am
  • Pre-registration will open in August.

I’m ready to schedule my visit.

Save the Date for Summer Zoom Webinars

Join us for a quick, informative session on the admissions process and what makes MPH special. Sessions are hosted by the admissions team and our division heads.

Early Learning (PK and K) 

• Tuesday, July 8 12 – 12:30 pm

Middle and Upper School (Grades 6-8)

•   Thursday, July 10  12 – 12:30 pm

Lower School (Grades 1-5)

• Friday, July 11 12 – 12:30 pm

Registration and Zoom links will be available soon. 

Applying

An application to MPH begins with submission of our Online Application Form. There is a $60 application fee.

• You will then be prompted to provide supplemental materials
• These materials vary by grade level and can all be easily submitted using our online application portal. (See below for more details).

I’m ready to apply. 

Timing & Deadlines

The 2026-26 Application will become available on August 1. 

• Families with children in rising grades 6-10 who wish to be considered for the 2026 Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program should submit applications and supporting documents by December 1.
• All other families should apply by April 1.

Grades can fill quickly. Applying early allows families to receive maximum consideration for enrollment, Flexible Tuition opportunities, and payment plan options.

Application Requirements

After submitting the Online Application Form, you will have access to a helpful checklist that will prompt you to submit the supplemental items listed below directly through our application portal.

Early Learning (Pre-K and K)

• • • Parent Questionnaire
    • “Let’s Play” Readiness Exercises (completed at home)
    • Reports from Current/Previous program, if applicable
    • Teacher Assessment Form, if applicable
    • 504 or IEP, if applicable

Note: Children who will have turned three years old by June 1 are eligible to apply for Pre-Kindergarten. Children who will have turned five years old by December 1 are eligible to apply for Kindergarten. Visit our Information for Pre-K and K page for more information about our program and the admissions process for the Early Learning program.

Lower School (Grades 1-5)

• • • Official current and prior year report cards
    • Teacher Assessment Form
    • 504 or IEP, if applicable

Middle & Upper School (Grades 6-12)

• • • Official current and prior year report cards
    • English & Math Teacher Recommendations
    • Student Questionnaire
    • Personal Recommendation (optional)
    • 504 or IEP, if applicable

International Students

MPH has a long history of welcoming international students to our campus. Please visit our international admissions page for more information on the admissions process and campus experience.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy: Manlius Pebble Hill School admits students of any race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and abilities to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ability in administration of its educational policies, admission process, financial aid and scholarship programs, and other school-administered programs.