How To Apply
We are currently conducting rolling admissions for TK-8th grade for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Admissions to Crestmont start here!
Apply by starting an application or taking a tour. Welcomed to continue exploring all that Crestmont has to offer.
Please scroll to content below or download our admissions pdf (English, Spanish) for additional details.
Need more info or interested in rolling admissions to the 2026-2027 academic year?
Please reach out to Clarence anytime at admissions@crestmontschool.org or (510) 237-4164 ext.3. We are always here to help!
Important Dates + Deadlines for 2027/28 Applicants
January 22, 2027
Priority School Application Deadline
January 25, 2027
Deadline for Financial Aid applicants.
March 19, 2027
Enrollment Offer Notification
March 26, 2027
Deadline to Accept Enrollment Offer at 4:00 pm
TK-8 transfer applications for the current 2026/27 school year are accepted on a rolling basis.
Enrollment Step-by-Step
1. Start application and tour
Use SchoolCues to start an application and schedule a tour.
Don’t see a time that works for you? Contact admissions@crestmontschool.org for a custom tour.
Priority deadline is Friday, January 22, 2027
2. Get to know Crestmont. Learn more about:
Our Elementary, Middle School, and brand new TK program.
Our history, traditions, and co-operative structure.
What families are saying about us.
What our alumni are up to.
How to get in touch.
4. Dive into the details.
View or download our 2026/27 Welcome Packet, a detailed guide to the Admissions process and a behind-the-scenes view on what makes our co-op work.
Sign up for our Prospective Family Newsletter for a closer look at life at Crestmont, and reminders for important dates and deadlines.
5. Submit your Financial Aid application (if applicable).
Crestmont uses the Clarity application to determine need.
Check out the Tuition & Aid page for more information.
Application deadline is Monday, January 25, 2027
6. Schedule a classroom visit and assessment.
Applicants for TK & Kindergarten will be invited to join a small group evaluation. By October 31st, applicant must be four years old (TK) or five years old (Kindergarten).
Applicants for grades 1-8 will be invited to meet with a teacher in person.
6. Admission Results
Admission offers will go out on Friday, March 19, 2027
Families may respond to enrollment offers until 4:00 pm on Friday, March 26, 2027