Applying to Buckley

Virtual Tour (coming soon)

Please take a virtual tour of Buckley on our website. The virtual tour will be available in the late summer. Please check back for an inside look at the school.

Virtual Open Houses
Virtual Open House Evenings provide parents/guardians interested in the Beginners (Kindergarten) and Lower School program with a valuable opportunity to learn more about Buckley. You will hear from Head of School Greg O’Melia, and members of the Buckley faculty, and current students. While not required, attendance is highly recommended. Adults only.
2020 Buckley Virtual Open House dates:
Wednesday, October 7
Thursday, October 29
Wednesday, November 18

Buckley is fortunate to have the strong support and loyalty of our families and alumni. If your son is a sibling or legacy candidate, you may, in accordance with ISAAGNY policy, elect “Early Notification” on his application. We advise all siblings and legacy families to apply to a variety of schools.

Sibling and legacy candidates must complete the steps listed above for the Beginners application. Applications for Early Notification must be received before November 1. Families considering Early Notification must have their son complete the Thinking & Engagement Assessment no later than November 15. School Reports for candidates being considered for Early Notification must be completed by sending schools and submitted to Buckley by December 1. Families should schedule a Zoom interview with Heidi Gore before November 15. 

All Buckley applicants are evaluated according to the same grade-specific admissions criteria to ensure an appropriate fit with our learning environment and create a vibrant and compelling class.

Child Zoom Meeting (Required).

For Class I: Arrange for your son’s current school to submit the ISAAGNY Confidential Report to admissions@buckleyschool.org.

For Classes II-III: Submit the Buckley Transcript Release Form to your son’s current school and request that his homeroom teacher complete the ISAAGNY Teacher Reference Form and submit to admissions@buckleyschool.org.

For Class IV: Submit the Buckley Transcript Release Form to your son’s current school and request that his homeroom teacher complete the ISAAGNY Teacher Reference Form and submit to admissions@buckleyschool.org.

For Classes V-VII: Submit the Buckley Transcript Release Form to your son’s current school and ask that both his math and English teachers complete the Teacher Reference Form and submit to admissions@buckleyschool.org. 

Testing (Required)

For Class I-III: The Buckley School does not require standardized testing.

For Class IV: We require the ISEE Primary administered by ERB (Educational Records Bureau). Please request that your son’s results be sent directly to The Buckley School.

For Classes V-VII: We require either the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) or the SSAT. Please request that your son’s results be sent directly to The Buckley School.