apply to middle school

The first step in our process is to create a profile in our online admissions system Ravenna and explore information about our admissions process. Creating an account gives you access to San Francisco Friends School and the full directory of schools: it does not commit you to apply. Please create your account using an email address you check often and will have access to throughout the admission season. Once you have created an account for your child, you will be able to view the directory of schools and begin to explore San Francisco Friends School to review the admissions process, steps, and important dates.

We offer a few different experiences for families to get to know San Francisco Friends School. At these information sessions, you will get a deeper look into our philosophy, programs, and a sense of our school community. We can't wait to meet you!

Registration for admissions events are now open on our Ravenna page. In addition, feel free to follow our Instagram and Facebook pages to get a sense of our school community—we regularly post fun and interesting goings-on on our pages. 

Families are welcome to submit an application after they have attended an information session.

Please submit the application, student statement and supplemental materials, an optional family photo and the application fee online through your Ravenna account. 

The application and all supporting materials are due on January 9, 2026.

If the application fee is of concern, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@sffriendsschool.org.

You can send the Common Confidential Student Evaluation Form electronically to your child's current teacher and to another current or recent former teacher through your online Ravenna account. The teachers should send this form directly to San Francisco Friends School and can upload the form directly to your Ravenna account. If they aren't able to do it that way, they can submit it by email to the Admissions Office at admissions@sffriendsschool.org.

Please ask your school’s registrar to upload the last two years of your child’s school transcripts (report cards, assessments, etc.) through your Ravenna account.

As we continue to improve on our commitment to equity and a student-centered approach in the admissions process, San Francisco Friends School no longer uses standardized tests as a part of the admissions assessment process. Test results have always only been just one factor we considered in gaining a clearer academic picture of each applicant. They can provide one opportunity to present a student’s academic potential and preparedness, but this potential can also be represented in other parts of the application.

Once parents have attended an admissions tour, they are welcome to schedule their parent meeting through Ravenna with a member of the Admissions team. We feel it is important to learn about your family and to hear parents' perspectives and educational philosophy. We plan to spend a half-hour meeting with each applicant's parents and ask that both parents or guardians attend the meeting.  We ask that you complete your application prior to your meeting in order to create a more enriching conversation.

We strive to enroll students whose families understand our mission and will support the values of simplicity, mutual respect, peaceful problem-solving, and service in our school community. We welcome parents who will actively participate in Friends School's family and help to create a vibrant school culture. 

Once we receive your application, you will be able to schedule your child’s visit day in Ravenna. Our student visits for Grades 5-8 applicants are designed to be a fun experience for your child and to give them a chance to explore and engage in our school environment. The day will include participation in small group activities and a brief individual meeting with a teacher. We look forward to spending time with each child in our effort to get to know their personality, and best understand their unique characteristics and talents. Visit days will start in January through early February and will also include assessments in reading and math.

Once we receive your application, you will be able to schedule your child’s visit day in Ravenna.

Admissions decisions will be emailed on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at noon.

Family enrollment deadline is Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. 

We know that this week can be stressful and choosing an independent school can be a difficult decision. We are more than happy to support you during this time.