At Breakwater, all applicants are considered equally and thoroughly. A willing partnership among families, staff, and students is at the foundation of our educational philosophy and is supported throughout the application process. We want to know our applicants, their families, and support networks and make sure that everyone has a clear understanding of the Breakwater approach to learning.

Admissions decisions are determined by a combination of criteria and will be made in the best interests of the prospective student, their family, and the School. Breakwater accepts applications on a rolling basis as space allows. 

Breakwater School has different academic divisions, each with its own developmentally appropriate admissions process.  Click on the menu links below for information on the application process for Early Childhood, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School. Breakwater’s admissions process adheres to the National Association of Independent Schools’ (NAIS) standards for confidentiality and best practice.

Admissions decisions are made in compliance with local, state and federal nondiscrimination laws and regulations without regard to race, gender, color, religion, physical or mental disability, ancestry, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, or national origin.

We comply with the new law that bars philosophical or religious exemptions for immunizations. Breakwater students will need to confirm they are up to date with immunizations in order to enroll and or attend our after school programs.

Please email Director of Enrollment, Molly Tucker, with any questions about the application or admissions process

The Application Process.

Each link details the admissions process and required application materials for each grade level

Admissions Decisions.

Upon completion of the steps above, the Admissions Committee will meet to review the applicant’s file. Breakwater has designed an admissions process that is thoughtful and purposeful.  It is in the best interest of both the child and the school to ensure a good fit in the admissions decision.  There are many factors that the Admissions Committee considers when making an admissions decision; available spots, resources, existing classroom dynamics, student profiles and grade level balance that need to be included in the decision. For these reasons, the details of admissions decisions are both confidential and final.  Admissions decisions are made in compliance with local, federal, and state nondiscrimination laws and regulations without regard to race, gender, color, religion, physical or mental disability, ancestry, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, or national origin.