How to Get Into Pine Crest School – Fort Lauderdale & Palm Beach Prep Guide

Why Pine Crest School Is Palm Beach’s Premier College-Prep Choice

Pine Crest School is a prestigious independent, non‑sectarian private day school in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, serving PK–12 with a small 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Known for rigorous academics, over 30 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, leading STEM programs, exceptional arts offerings, and top-tier college counseling, Pine Crest consistently ranks among the best private schools in Florida.

Pine Crest Admission Timeline & Key Steps

► Applications Open – September 2

Start your application through Pine Crest’s Ravenna online portal as soon as the window opens

► Preferred Deadline – January 15

Submit your online application, application fee, and begin your supporting materials by Jan 15 to be included in the first-round review.

► Entrance Testing – SSAT (Grades 4–12)

Grades 4 & 5: Elementary‑Level SSAT Grades 6–12: Middle or Upper‑Level SSAT, plus optional Character Skills Snapshot Must send scores to campus code 5794 (Fort Lauderdale)

 ► Parent Interview, Student Visit, & Class Assessment

Grades 4 & 5 applicants attend an on-site Class Visit and parent interview, engaging in classroom assessments. Tours are available via Ravenna but not mandatory. 

► Financial Aid Deadline – January 15

Families requesting aid must submit the SSS (School and Student Services) application by Jan 15. 

► Decision Release – Mid-February

Admission decisions for grades 4 through 12 are typically posted in mid-February. Rolling reviews start after the deadline based on seat availability.

What Pine Crest Looks For in Applicants

Admissions reviews each application holistically, evaluating:

• Academic performance (current and prior semesters)

• SSAT scores and optional Snapshot

• Teacher and principal recommendations

• Parent interview insights (grades 4–5)

• Student behavior and school readiness

• Fit with Pine Crest’s core values of Education, Character, Leadership 

Admission Checklist

Step	Action	Deadline
Apply through Ravenna	Online application & fee	By Jan 15
SSAT Testing	On eligible dates	Nov–Jan testing sessions
Parent Interview & Visit	Grades 4–5 only	After application submission
Submit Records	Transcripts, birth certificate, etc.	By Jan 15
Financial Aid File	via SSS portal	By Jan 15
Admissions Decision	Email via Ravenna portal	Mid-February

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