Lower School application process
Submit an Inquiry
Complete the Inquiry Form to receive our admissions brochures and to be added to our database for future mailings and admissions process notifications.
Complete an Application
Submit an online application. There is a $60 fee. Application fee waivers are available for siblings of currently enrolled students and daughters of alumnae. Please contact us to obtain your code.
- In order to complete our secure online application, you will need an account and password.
- If you already have an account and password, click the button below to log in and continue your application.
- If you are a new user, click on "Create an Account."
- If you have previously created an account but have forgotten your password, reset your password here by selecting the "Forgot your password?" link.
Visit RPCS
Schedule Admissions Testing
Kindergarten and First Grade
Families are invited to campus on two separate days during the admissions season to keep experiences age-appropriate and allow us to get to know each applicant well.
Individual Assessment Day
Your student will participate in a one-on-one admissions assessment with Dr. Shana Ward, Lower School Testing Coordinator, and Casey Briggs, Assistant Director of Lower School Admissions. During this visit, parents/guardians will receive a personalized campus tour with a focus on the Lower School, observe a kindergarten or first grade class, and have a follow-up conversation and interview with Mrs. Briggs. You may register for this assessment after submitting your application.
Group Academic Readiness Day
Your student will join a group of peers for activities guided by Lower School faculty and the assessment team. Registration for this group assessment will be available in the Application Portal after submitting your application.
Grades 2-4 Applications
All applicants are invited to attend group testing at RPCS on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. You may register through the Application Portal once your child’s application is submitted.
During testing, Lower School faculty and admissions staff will administer standardized ability and achievement tests, along with a writing task. With your permission, we can share results with other schools. If your child cannot attend on January 10, you may arrange testing elsewhere and request that scores be sent to records@rpcs.org.
Request Common School Referral Forms
Submit the Common School Referral Forms to your daughter’s current school to be completed by her teachers and emailed (records@rpcs.org) or mailed directly to the RPCS Admissions Office. We require Common School Referral Forms from her current English and math teachers.
Please complete after November 15, 2025 but before January 15, 2026.
Request School Transcript
Submit an Authorization Form to your daughter’s current school for the release of school records/transcripts. The forms are to be sent directly to RPCS via mail or email (records@rpcs.org) from her current school.
Please submit after December 15, 2025 but before January 15, 2026.
Apply for Tuition Assistance
Investing in your daughter’s education is one of the most important decisions a family can make. It’s not only a commitment to her academic success, but also to her personal growth, confidence, and future opportunities.
At Roland Park Country School, we recognize that this decision often comes with a significant financial commitment, and we are deeply committed to partnering with families to make an RPCS education attainable.
