We are delighted you are considering Nomad for your child. We are currently accepting applications for children entering 5th-8th grade. Nomad uses Ravenna for the admissions process, and all steps found below take place through that system. Please login or create an account on Ravenna to sign up for an open house and explore our program. We look forward to meeting you!
All of application steps, events, and materials are managed through Ravenna. To get started, create an account and search for Nomad in the directory. From there, you’ll be able to register for events and start an application.
Learn about our unique approach! At our Open House we’ll share about our program and unique offerings, you’ll have the chance to meet our staff and current students and their families, and tour our space. Adults and children are welcome! To register, visit our school on Ravenna look for our upcoming events.
Thursday, October 5th, 5:00–6:30pm
Saturday, November 7th, 10:00–11:30am
Thursday, December 3rd, 5:00–6:30pm
Monday, January 11th, 5:00–6:30pm
Your written application helps us get to know your child and your family! We appreciate openness and candor in your responses. The more information we have, the more likely we are to help identify if your child is the right fit for Nomad, and if Nomad is the right fit for your family. Complete an application through Ravenna.
We invite interested students to join us at Nomad for an adventurous day of learning and play! During a shadow visit, your child can get a feel for our program while we get to know them. A shadow visit is required for anyone who applies to Nomad. You can register your child for a shadow visit through Ravenna after attending an Open House and completing a preliminary application. Please note, we cap each shadow visit to 6 visiting students, so space fills up quickly!
Shadow Visit Dates for 2026-2027:
Friday, December 4th
Friday, January 15th
Wednesday, February 10th
Wednesday, February 17th
Additional supporting application materials include teacher recommendations, school records, assessments, financial aid application (optional), and an application fee (fee waivers are available). All materials can be submitted online through Ravenna. Application materials are due February 4th, 2027, for priority consideration. After that, we accept applications for rolling admissions as long as there is still space available for the upcoming program year.
Nomad feels very strongly that the only way to educate is within a diverse group. Diversity of thought, experience, interest, ability, culture, and identity are crucial to creating a robust learning experience. We offer tuition adjustment as a way to ensure socio-economic diversity, based on a family’s. demonstrated ability to pay and Nomad’s availability of funds. We use the Clarity Financial Aid application to determine a family’s demonstrated financial need.
To get started with Clarity, please create an account and start the application process online using the button to the right. Clarity’s application can be completed in 30 minutes, and is mobile-friendly. There’s a fee of $65 to submit an application, but you can submit your application to any other schools who accept Clarity without paying an additional fee.
Family Application Guide * / SPANISH Version Family Application Guide *
Full time (Humanities, STEM, Maker Arts): $3,000 - $45,200
Fridays only (Maker Arts): $9,040
Notification and tuition letters for the 2027-2028 year will be emailed on Thursday, March 17th at 12:00 noon.
Notification and tuition letters for rolling admissions will be emailed ASAP during the rolling admissions process.
