LREI | Middle School

We Are LREI

Welcome to LREI. We are now, as we have always been, guided by our school's mission. As a truly progressive school community, we never shy away from the challenges and the possibilities of change and growth. It is this bold, experimental, progressive vision of education that continues to inspire and guide the LREI community today. What we did yesterday, what we are doing today, and what we will do tomorrow are all a part of a coherent 14-year experience inspired by our mission.

Academics

Since its founding, the LREI experience has been grounded in progressive principles that shape the design of program in each of our divisions. These principles place students at the center of their learning experiences, call on us to narrow the distance between the world around students and their school experiences, and engage learners in authentic problem solving on a daily basis. Our mission driven approach informs all aspects of our 14-year experience.

Life @ LREI

Our founding ideals of learning that is grounded in experience, inquiry, collaboration, growth and active democratic citizenship inform every aspect of daily life at LREI. LREI truly is a community of learners; it is a place where students, faculty and families come together each day in the spirit of creativity, collaboration and consequence.

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Application

Complete an online application in Ravenna by December 1, 2022. There is a non-refundable application fee of $75. A fee reduction is available upon request. Please contact the Admissions Office for the fee reduction code.

If you experience any technical difficulties with the online application, please contact ravenna-help@communitybrands.com.
Visit Us

We encourage all applicants who have submitted an application and student questionnaire form to visit LREI in-person. Virtual information sessions are available to all families interested in LREI's Middle School. We strongly recommend that prospective families attend an admissions event to learn more about our dynamic program and progressive approach.

Applicant students should attend in-person tours with their families. Students will be required to participate in a group activity during this time.

Reservations required via Ravenna.
Group Activity

All middle school applicants are required to participate in a group activity led by LREI faculty. The group activity will take place during tours of LREI's Middle School. For families who choose to attend a virtual information session in lieu of a tour, we will schedule your child for a group activity at another time.
Parent Interview and Student Assessment

LREI will offer parent interviews for middle school families both in-person and via Zoom. All student assessments for applicants in Fifth through Eighth Grade will be conducted via Zoom. Once we have processed your application, the Admissions Office will contact you to schedule an appointment for the parent interview and the student assessment. Please note that in-person interview spots are limited and will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Official Transcript & Teacher Recommendations

An official school transcript and the Candidate Evaluation Forms are due by the supplemental materials deadline: January 15, 2023.

LREI requires three years of transcripts, including a report from the current school year. The Transcript Request Form and the Candidate Evaluation Forms are available on Ravenna.
Testing

LREI does not require the ISEE test, administered by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB), for middle school applicants.
Financial Aid

We offer financial aid to students in grades Fours through Twelfth Grade. Financial aid decisions are made independently of admissions decisions, and awards are based solely on financial need. All financial information submitted is kept confidential. Applicants interested in applying for financial aid should check the appropriate box on the application. Financial aid applications are due by December 15, 2022.

For more information, please visit the Financial Aid page.
Decisions & Notifications

LREI sends decision notifications according to the guidelines set by the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY). Notifications will be sent via email from ms-admissions@lrei.org. Please set your email account to accept emails from this address as well as admissions@lrei.org.

Notification: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Family Reply Deadline: Friday, March 3, 2023