The Application Process
How to Apply
Thank you for your interest in The Potomac School. Our application portal is now closed for the 2025-26 school year. We are currently offering a limited number of spring tours for families interested in the 2026-27 school year. If you are interested in registering for a spring tour, you may do so through Ravenna.
Please note our entry years are Kindergarten, 1st, 4th, 6th, 7th, and 9th grades. Non-entry grades (2nd, 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, 11th) have space availability due to attrition only. The application deadline is January 2, 2025.
Key Dates
September 4, 2024
- Application opens for the 2025-26 school year
- Make a Ravenna account to learn more about Potomac and opportunities to connect with the community
January 2, 2025 – application due
- Complete application through the Ravenna portal
January 10, 2025 – supporting documentation due
- Parent Statement
- Recommendations
- Student Questionnaire (applicants to grades 7 – 11)
- Transcripts
- Testing - tabs on left for detailed information
February 1, 2025 – financial aid application due
- Financial Aid information can be found here.