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Admissions Process

Step 1

Contact us via website, telephone, or email.

Step 2

Schedule a tour!

Step 3

Complete the online application and submit the required forms.

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Step 4

Applicants (PK4-8) spend a day at school and complete in-class assessments.

The admission process at Ware Academy is designed to inform prospective families and students about the school.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; however, families are encouraged to apply by March 1st for the upcoming school year. Class sizes are limited in an effort to maintain an ideal student/faculty ratio. Admission to Ware Academy is based on the candidate’s academic level, aptitude, and developmental readiness. The admission process includes the completion of our online application, a completed teacher recommendation, parent questionnaire, and Transcript Release Form. 

"Ware Academy empowers each student to achieve academic excellence, emphasizing the development of mind, body and character."

Admission Decision and Notification: 

Admission decisions are made by the Head of School, Director of Enrollment, and the Admission Committee. Decisions are based on all supporting documentation, the student visit, and the number of openings available.

Every effort is made to ensure that Ware Academy and the student are well matched and that the applicant will have a successful experience at Ware Academy. 

Notification of the status for admission is typically communicated within one week of the completion of all admission requirements.

Once an applicant is accepted to the school, the following happens and is required:

  • Parents are offered an enrollment agreement.
  • In order to reserve a space, parents must submit the agreement and deposit within two weeks of the acceptance date. This deposit will be applied toward the total tuition fee.

Become A Ware Wave Today!

Ware Academy

Main Office: (804) 693 - 3825
Email: frontoffice@wareacademy.org
Address: 7936 John Clayton Memorial Highway Gloucester, VA 23061

Ware Academy is fully accredited, enjoying the benefits of membership with the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Other memberships: Virginia Council of Private Education, National Association of Independent Schools, Education Records Bureau, Secondary Schools Admission Test Board, National Junior Honor Society, Independent School Management, Gloucester Chamber of Commerce and the Gloucester Main Street Association.

Please join us as we celebrate 75 years of Ware Academy!  We invite community members, alumni, past staff and board members, and current students and families.

The event is free and open to the public, family-friendly, and on the lawn–but you must register (see below). Dance the evening away with local entertainment.  Oysters, food, and beverages (alcoholic and non) will be available for purchase.