To begin your process with Bentley School, please start by completing the online inquiry form.

Throughout your search, if you have questions, please contact the Admissions Office. We are happy to help you.

Through Ravenna, applicants fill out required forms, submit supplemental materials, and track application progress. Please visit the Bentley Application Portal to create a profile for your student or access your established account.

*If you are interested in exploring admission to the current school year, please contact the Admissions Office directly.

Kindergarten Applicants

One preschool teacher recommendation is required.

Grade 1–8 Applicants

Two separate teacher recommendations are required: one from the current classroom teacher and one from the prior year’s teacher. 

Grade 9–12 Applicants

Three recommendations are required: one from the applicant's current English teacher, one from the current Math teacher, and one from the Principal or Counselor.

** Recommendations can be delegated and submitted through the applicant’s existing Ravenna account.

Kindergarten Applicants

Optional: A current transcript or narrative report should be sent directly from your student’s school to admissions@bentleyschool.org if available.

Grade 1–5 Applicants

We require a transcript from the current year, including attendance, standardized testing if applicable, and grade reports from both current and previous years. Transcripts requests should be delegated directly to your student’s school.

Grade 6–12 Applicants

We require transcripts, including attendance, standardized testing, and grade reports from both current and previous years. Transcripts requests should be delegated directly to your student’s school.

NOTE: Transcript request directions are provided in your applicant profile.

The Bentley admissions process requires families to complete a standardized assessment(s), though requirements differ depending on the grade of entry. More information about your student's specific standardized assessment requirement is detailed once a family starts the application in the Ravenna Hub.

Lower School (Grades K–5)

Kindergarten applicants must participate in a playdate in December or January. Sign-ups will be available in October through Ravenna Hub.

Families with students applying to 1st grade must complete an assessment with a Bentley faculty member in February; an Admissions team member will reach out to you about scheduling this assessment once you have completed your admissions application.

Families applying for 2nd–4th grade are required to complete the ISEE Primary exam and submit results to Bentley. Additional guidance is available in Ravenna Hub.

Applicants applying to 5th grade will be required to complete the ISEE Lower assessment through the ERB.

Middle (Grades 6–8) and Upper Schools (Grades 9–12)

Bentley provides assessment options for applicants seeking admission to 6th–12th grade for the 2026–2027 admissions season. Applicants are required to submit results from one of the three options below:

• Option #1: Complete and submit ISEE results.
• Option #2: Complete and submit SSAT results.

For assistance with Bentley's standardized assessment requirements, please contact the Admissions Office.

Interviews for all grades are scheduled once an applicant has "Applied" status in Ravenna.

Lower School Applicants (Grades K–5)

Parents and guardians will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with a member of the Bentley faculty to discuss their child through an interview. While the student is not required to be present, the interview provides parents/guardians with an opportunity to learn more about Bentley. The faculty interviewer will also ask questions about the student and family.

Interviews will be added for K–5 applicant families by November 9.

Middle and Upper School Applicants (Grades 6–12)

Bentley interviews for Middle and Upper School applicants include the applicant and parents/guardians. The interview will begin with a question and answer session for the whole family and conclude with a 15–20 minute interview with the student applicant. At least one parent/guardian is required to attend the interview.

All interviews are scheduled through Ravenna.