Age Requirements
Harding Academy educates students ages 4 - 14.
Students in our PreK classroom must be four years old prior to the first day of school.
Students in our Kindergarten classroom must be five years old prior to the first day of school.
Questions About Applying
For questions about the application process contact admissions@hardingacademy.org.
Admissions and Financial Aid Timeline for New Families and Current Families
PreK Applicants
- November 1, 2026 – PreK applications due
- November 2026 – Admissions assessments for PreK applicants
- November 15, 2026 – PreK Financial Aid application due
- December 12, 2026 – PreK admission decision notification
- December 16, 2026 (by 12 PM) – PreK admission reply deadline
New Family Applicants (Grades K–8)
- January 3, 2027 – Applications due
- January - February 2027 – Admissions assessments
- February 1, 2027 – Supporting documents due (teacher recommendation, transcripts, etc.)
- March 6, 2027 – Admissions decision notification
- March 10, 2027 (by 12 PM) – Admissions reply deadline
Current Harding Families
(Applicants for Kindergarten and Grade 6 only)
- November 1, 2026 – Applications due
- November 15, 2026 – PreK Financial Aid application due
- November 2026 – Admissions assessments for Kindergarten applicants
- December 12, 2026 – Admission decision notification
- December 16, 2026 (by 12 PM) – Admission reply deadline
Financial Aid Timeline
- September 1, 2026 – Clarity - Harding Academy’s Financial Aid portal - opens
- November 15, 2026 – Financial Aid applications due for:
- PreK applicants
Current families with Kindergarten and Grade 6 applicants
- PreK applicants
- December 1, 2026 – Financial Aid applications due for all current families
- February 1, 2027 – Financial Aid applications due for all new families
Get to Know Harding Academy
Prospective families are encouraged to join us for special events throughout the year:
- Fall Play “Sneak Peek”
- Fall Festival
- PreK & Kindergarten Information Night
- Summer Camps
- Parent Panels
- Tea with Tim
- And more!
Inspiring The Mind • Nurturing The Spirit