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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! (Fill out an inquiry form)

Our team will be happy to follow up with more information and set up a phone/Zoom call to learn more about your family.

Next: Visiting MPH

We welcome families to visit the school at any stage of the process, even before applying. Individual campus tours are available on most weekdays between 9 am and 2 pm.

I’m ready to schedule my tour.

Fall 2025 Admissions Events

Open Houses 

Middle & Upper Schools (Grades 6-12)

Friday, October 24 from 12:30 – 3:30 pm

Families will enjoy a student-led campus tour, panel conversations with students and our academic leadership team, and special sessions on Financial Aid, Scholarship Day, and MPH’s highly personalized college counseling program. This event is a great way to make the most of your campus visit.

I’m ready to register for an Admissions Open House.

PreK and Kindergarten (Early Learning) Playgroup

Monday, November 24: 8:30 – 9:30 am

  • Open to families who have submitted a completed application for PreK or Kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year.
  • Parents will enjoy a campus tour and conversation with the admissions team, while children get to explore our Center for Early Learning.
  • Participation in this event is a great way for MPH to get to know your child better.

I’d like to register for the Early Learning Playgroup!

How to Apply

An application to MPH begins with submission of our Online Application Form. 

  • 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).
  • The Clarity Application (for Flexible Tuition consideration) is the final step in this process.

I’m ready to apply.

Timing & Deadlines

  • 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 March 1.
  • We are now sending out admissions offers for PreK an d Kindergarten for 2026-27. Apply today if you are interested in these grades! 

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.