Admissions Overview

Choosing the right school is about finding a place where your child will be known, challenged, and inspired. At New Roads, students are curious, engaged, and active thinkers who learn by asking big questions, solving complex problems, and reflecting deeply on their experiences. In an authentically diverse community where every voice matters, our passionate educators cultivate intellectual curiosity, empathy, and the confidence to lead lives of purpose. We welcome families of all backgrounds who value inclusion, respect, and a shared commitment to making the world a better place.
Our admission process reflects these same values. We believe that choosing a school is about building relationships, not simply completing an application. Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and thoughtful experience that allows us to get to know your child and your family. Throughout the admission process, you'll have opportunities to experience life at New Roads, connect with our students, faculty, and community, and discover what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow. We are honored to be part of your family's journey and look forward to welcoming you to campus.

2027-2028 School Year Admissions Process

To begin an application, please complete an inquiry form using the link below. Submitting the inquiry form will create your family’s account in our application portal, MyRoads. Once your account is activated, log in to MyRoads and navigate to the “Admissions Progress” tab, where you will find the link to begin your application. If you have an existing MyRoads account and need assistance accessing it, please contact admissions@newroads.org.

The New Roads admission process is designed to help us get to know your child and family. In addition to submitting the application and required recommendations, families participate in a family interview with a member of our administration. This conversation provides an opportunity to learn more about your child’s interests, experiences, and goals while allowing your family to ask questions and learn more about our community.


List of 5 items.

  • Kindergarten

    1. Submit Application, due December 14, 2026
    2. Submit request for Administrative/Teacher Recommendation, due January 8, 2027

  • Grades 1-5

    1. Submit Application, due December 14, 2026
    2. Have your child complete the Elementary School Student Questionnaire, due December 14, 2026
    3. Submit request for 1 Teacher Recommendation, due January 8, 2027
    4. Submit request for 1 Administrator Recommendation, due January 8, 2027
    5. Submit request for Transcripts (all previous years as well as current mid-year grade report), due January 8, 2027

  • Grades 6-12

    1. Submit Application, due December 14, 2026
    2. Have your child complete the Student Essay and Questionnaire, due December 14, 2026
    3. Submit request for 1 Math Teacher Recommendation, due January 8, 2027
    4. Submit request for 1 English Teacher Recommendation, due January 8, 2027
    5. Submit request for 1 Administrator Recommendation, due January 8, 2027
    6. Submit request for Transcripts (2 prior years as well as current mid-year grade report), due January 8, 2027

  • Tuition Assistance

    For more information regarding tuition assistance, please click here

  • Important Dates and Deadlines

    • August 10, 2026 - Application Portal Opens
    • December 14, 2026 - Application Deadline
    • January 8, 2027 - School and Supplemental Materials Deadline (Recommendations and Transcripts) 
    • January 8, 2027 - Clarity Deadline (Tuition Assistance) 
    • March 12, 2027 - Admission Decisions Released at 5:00 PM
    • March 19, 2027 - Enrollment Decision Response Due
New Roads School is a college preparatory K-12 private independent school in Santa Monica, CA, serving over 515 elementary school, middle school and high school children from the greater Los Angeles area. New Roads School provides an inspired educational program from which an authentically diverse student population, mirroring the rich diversity of Los Angeles, develops a personal dedication to learning, a respect for independent thinking, and an expanding curiosity about the world and its people.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS New Roads 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.