FAQs

The Epiphany School is a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School, Exemplary High Performing School. 

How do I arrange for a tour of the school?

Sign up for a School Tour in your Ravenna account.

Meet members of our school leadership, learn more about The Epiphany School, and review the application process for September 2025 admission.

Once my application has been submitted through Ravenna to the school, what is the process?

All applications completed in Ravenna by January 15th will have access in Ravenna to schedule an appointment for a “playdate” (Toddler Twos – Kindergarten) or an admissions test (Grades 1-7). Upper and Lower School testing and Early Childhood playdates will take place in January and February.

What can I expect doing the Applicant Evaluation?

• Applicant Evaluations last approximately 1 hour. Parents and caregivers are asked to remain onsite.
• Applicants are encouraged to separate from their parent or caregiver. Flexibility is allowed in Early Childhood, where separation may be as simple as moving to separate sides of the classroom. 
• Communication skills, motor skills, and respect for others are informally assessed at all ages.
• Early Childhood: Small groups of applicants will be observed and guided through simple, age appropriate questions as they engage in play. 
• Kindergarten: Small groups of applicants will be observed as they play. Applicants will work 1:1 with faculty members to demonstrate their knowledge of pre-reading, counting, and pattern skills. 
• Grades 1-3: Applicants will work 1:1 with a faculty member to complete an assessment of ELA and math skills. 
• Grades 4-8: Applicants will independently complete a multiple choice test of their ELA and math skills. One short response question is included to help assess writing skills.
• Tests for Grades 1-8 are based on NYS curriculum standards likely to have been taught by January of their current grade.

How will I get information about the status of my child’s application?

If you have any questions during the admissions process, please email admissions@theepiphanyschool.org

Do you make exceptions to the age requirements for each grade?

Exceptions to these requirements are extremely rare. They require substantial supporting documentation from the child’s current school and consultation with Mrs. McHugh. Applications should always be submitted for the child’s next grade level. An email outlining your concerns or questions about grade placement can be sent to admissions@theepiphanyschool.org. 

What Educational & Developmental Support Records are of interest to you?

Please share all records related to educational and developmental support that your child has been assessed for or is currently receiving. These documents help us to better understand your child’s learning needs and determine if The Epiphany School can provide similar supports within our school’s structure. Examples of relevant documents include, but are not limited to: Early Intervention reports, 504 Plan, IEP, IESP, and neuropsychological, speech-language, hearing, PT, or OT evaluations. Withholding information of this type until after an acceptance can lead to a reversed admissions decision and the inability to attend The Epiphany School.

Why do you request Baptismal and Communion certificates?

As a Catholic School, it is important to know which students have received these Sacraments of Initiation. It helps us to shape our religious instruction and faith formation programs, including preparation for First Holy Communion (Grade 2) and Confirmation (Grade 7). Approximately 75% of our current student body is Catholic.

What is a Parish Giving Report?

A Parish Giving Report summarizes your annual financial contributions to your parish. A discounted tuition rate is available to newly enrolled families who have donated a minimum of $800 annually to a NYC Roman Catholic parish for the 3 most recent calendar years. The student’s Roman Catholic Baptismal certificate is also required for eligibility. Updated Parish Giving Reports are requested annually to maintain the discounted tuition rate. If your parish does not keep records of financial contributions, a letter from the pastor attesting to your regular mass attendance and participation in parish activities may be substituted.

How often do students attend religion class, school liturgies, and prayer services?

As a Catholic school, our faith is central to all that we do.  Students begin each day with prayer, attend religion class, and participate in school liturgies and prayer service each month.  Although not all of our students are Catholic, all students attending Epiphany participate in the religious life of our school.

How do students at The Epiphany School score on New York State tests?

The Epiphany School’s student scores on NYS Tests placed us in the top 15% in both ELA and Math across New York State. The Epiphany School is a National Blue Ribbon School for 2023.

Does The Epiphany School have an after-school program?

Details about the after-school program can be found HERE.

Where do Epiphany students go to High School?

The Epiphany School has a diverse student body with a variety of interests. Our students go to many types of high schools in and around New York City: Catholic, public, private, single-gender, co-ed, small, large. We aim to meet the needs and interests of individual students in the high school selection process. A list of our students’ high school choices from the classes of 2011-2024 can be found HERE .

When are Admissions decisions announced?

Admissions decisions will be released on March 4, 2025. You will receive notification via email and through your Ravenna portal.

My Child was accepted! What happens next?

Congratulations! The registration deposit, enrollment documents, and establishment of your Blackbaud Tuition account are the next steps in the process.

1. A non-refundable, non-transferable registration deposit is required by 5:00pm on March 18, 2025 to secure your child’s enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. The payment link is included in your child’s acceptance notification. Registration deposits are credited to your child’s tuition for the upcoming school year.
2. Enrollment documents including additional emergency contacts and CH205 medical form will be requested via email shortly after we have received your registration deposit.
3. Creation of your Blackbaud Tuition account takes place in March. The first tuition payment for the 2025-2026 school year is due June 1, 2025. Subsequent payments occur September 1, October 1, December 1, February 1, and April 1.

Do you offer Financial Aid?

Yes, limited financial aid is available to students at The Epiphany School through the generous support of the Epiphany School Foundation. New families may also be eligible for financial support through the Children’s Scholarship Fund and other archdiocesan programs. Approximately 7% of the student body currently receives financial aid. The average award is $3,400 per eligible student. Applications are available upon request.

My child was placed on the waitlist. How quickly does it typically move?

Historically, there is limited movement off of the waitlist due to class size limitations. We do our best to estimate re-registration numbers before accepting new students. Applicants are accepted from the waitlist as seats become available. Movement is most likely to occur in late spring or early summer. Waitlist numbers or positions are not published.

My child was not accepted. May I apply again next year?

Yes, you’re welcome to apply again in the future. Our commitment to smaller class sizes limits the number of students that can be accepted in any given year. 

I missed the application deadline. Can I still apply?

Please contact admissions@theepiphanyschool.org to express your interest and determine if seats remain available. We kindly request that you pursue a late application only if you have a strong interest in enrolling your child at The Epiphany School, as uncompleted off-cycle applications place an unnecessary burden on our Admissions Team. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.