Private school kindergarten application checklist for 2027–28

The earliest deadlines are November 1, 2026, for Carlthorp School and Curtis School, followed by November 6, 2026, for Brentwood School. Check your shortlist before November 1, 2026, and put each relevant deadline on your calendar. Start with the private school directory and compare with the two-track application plan and the public/private response timeline.

Still deciding between public and private school? Compare the private-school plan with an LAUSD backup and the step-by-step LAUSD Choices application guide.

Private applications may include a form, parent statement, recommendations, student visit, or aid application. Each school sets its own requirements and submission process, so use the school’s instructions to confirm what applies to your child. The dates below are verified 2027–28 kindergarten deadlines grouped by month. A blank cell means the item is not listed here; it does not establish that the school has no requirement. Visit details and aid information appear only where a verified school fact supports them. Record who submits each application piece, its due date, and how receipt is confirmed.

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

Next step

Check your shortlist and calendar before the November 1, 2026 deadline, then add every later date that applies to your schools.

Reviewed October 2026. Each deadline, visit window, and aid example is based on verified school-published facts.