Still Accepting Applications for TK-8

Admissions | Aurora School

Applying to Aurora

At Aurora we understand that small is mighty. Small class sizes mean that every student matters. Our teachers empower young minds to think for themselves, and to stand up for others. As an independent school rooted in Oakland, we focus on being inclusive, diverse and anti-racist in our instruction as we move to be the change we want to see in our communities. Our students leave Aurora self-aware—poised to communicate with confidence and to solve problems collaboratively.

The Application Process

The Priority Deadline for Applications and Flexible Tuition has passed, but we are still accepting applications via Ravenna as space allows.

Step 1:
Application
~15 Minutes

To get started, please create a Ravenna account, complete the application, and submit the $80 application fee.

Start your application

Step 2:
Recommendation
~15 Minutes

The forms linked below should be completed by your child’s current teacher and  uploaded to Ravenna.

Download kindergarten teacher recommendation 

Download grades 1-8 teacher recommendation 

Step 3:
Progress Reports
~15 Minutes

Required for grades 1-5 applicants. Using this form, upload report cards from last two years to Ravenna.

Step 4:
Flexible Tuition
~60 Minutes

Apply on the Clarity website.

Visit the Clarity site

Step 5:
Student Assessment
~60 Minutes

Register for Assessments on Ravenna on these dates:
K-1: Saturday, Jan. 24 & Saturday, Jan. 31, 9am and 11am groups
2-5: Wednesday, March 4, 2:30-4pm
6-8: Saturday, Feb. 7, 9am-noon

Questions? Email admissions@auroraschool.org or call 510-428-2606, ext. 204.

Please note that Kindergarten applicants for the 26-27 academic year must be five years old by December 1, 2026. Teacher recommendation forms are optional for public school students.

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Touring and Applying to Aurora

Come Visit!

We’d love to show you what Aurora is all about! To schedule a tour, please contact our Admissions Director Summer Lee at admissions@auroraschool.org or call 510-428-2606, ext. 204.

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Applying to Aurora

You can apply to Aurora via Ravenna, and for Flexible Tuition via Clarity. Please email admissions@auroraschool.org if you have any questions.

Student Assessments

K-1: Saturday, Jan. 24 & Saturday, Jan. 31, 9am and 11am groups
2-5: Wednesday, March 4, 2:30-4pm
6-8: Saturday, Feb. 7, 9am-noon

Admission FAQ's

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy As To Students

Aurora School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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