Middle School Admissions

Application Dates & Deadlines

Applications for the fall 2026–2027 semester open September 15, 2025.

Fall 2026–27 Deadlines:

January 13, 2026: Fall semester 26–27 priority admission application due.
After January 13, 2026, admission is rolling based on class-level availability.

Middle School Application Process

Open your Admission Account

Student & Parent Visit Day

Submit the Online Application & Application Fee

Admission Testing

Complete admission testing using the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test utilizing one of their virtual or in-person testing options.
Principia offers an in-person testing option on November 15, 2025 and January 31, 2026.
Applicants must have their testing complete by February 6, 2026.
While the SSAT is Principia's preferred standardized test for Middle School, we will also accept the ITBS (Iowa Basics), NWEA MAP (Growth), Stanford Achievement, or ERB, provided the test was taken in the last six months.

School Records & Recommendations

School Records – An official transcript with the current school year and the two previous school years must be submitted, as well as any school records including standardized testing results.
Teacher Recommendation – Within the SAO (Standard Application Online) there are required teacher recommendations that must be from a current core subject teacher.
Personal Recommendation – Within the SAO a recommendation must be submitted by an someone other than a teacher whom has worked directly with your child, such as a tutor, coach or music teacher.

Parent & Student Interviews

Scholarships & Tuition Assistance

True education is learning to look away from self, thus constantly broadening one’s mental horizon.

Education at The Principia, p. 6

Melissa Schuette

“I look forward to working with you and sharing how our unique Middle School program prepares students for success in a loving and nurturing environment.”

Melissa Schuette
Associate Director of Admission - Middle School & International