Berkeley Preparatory School’s admissions process is a holistic analysis of an applicant’s developmental, social-emotional, and academic ability and potential. Applications are available in early September, with a February 1 deadline (or until assessment slots are filled). Admissions decisions are communicated in early March. Applications received after the deadline will be considered for the waiting pool.
**Please note the February 1st application deadline has passed. Should you be interested in submitting a late application for our waiting pool, please call the Lower Division Admissions office at 813-885-1673.
Upload the applicant’s birth certificate and optional photograph.
Submit the non-refundable $75 application fee.
Once the application is submitted, you will be contacted by the Admissions Office to coordinate assessment dates and a parent meeting.
Application Deadline: February 1 (or until assessment slots are filled) - Admissions applications received after the deadline will be considered for our waiting pool.
Print and sign Permission for School to Release Student Records, located on the PreK-K School Recommendation Checklist, and deliver to applicant’s current school after November 15.
This recommendation should be completed by your child’s current teacher and signed by the principal or head of school.
Please have completed School Recommendation Checklist and transcripts (if applicable) forwarded directly to the Admissions Office before your child’s admissions visit.
As a courtesy, please include a stamped envelope addressed to the Berkeley Preparatory School - Lower Division Admissions Office or have the teacher scan and email the recommendation to admissions@berkeleyprep.org.
1st-5th Grade
Print, sign, and submit after November 15.
A Teacher Recommendation Form is required from the child’s current teacher before your child’s admissions visit.
As a courtesy, please include a stamped envelope addressed to the Berkeley Preparatory School – Lower Division Admissions Office or have the teacher scan and email the recommendation to admissions@berkeleyprep.org.
If you anticipate requesting financial aid, please review our financial aid webpage for important deadlines and procedures.
Please call the Admissions Office at 813-885-1673 with any questions regarding our waiting pool.
Berkeley makes all admission decisions without regard to financial status. Families who have reviewed their financial situation and feel that help may be needed in paying tuition should apply for aid. Financial aid awards are available at any grade level to students who demonstrate need.
Founded in 1960, Berkeley is an independent, Episcopal, college-preparatory day school located in Tampa, FL, for boys and girls in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12. Approximately 1,400 students gather here from the greater Tampa Bay area to form ONE Berkeley.