Admissions Process
We are delighted that you are interested in Nantucket Lighthouse School for your child's education. The steps below will guide you through our application process.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Complete our online inquiry form or call us at 508.228.0427.
Join us for a personal tour or attend an Open House to learn more about our school.
Submit your child's application here.
If we don't have an opening for your child at the time the completed application is submitted, your child will be added to the waitlist for the requested school year. Once an opening for your child becomes available our Admissions Director will reach out to you through the admissions portal, and the admissions process resumes.
Please note that you don't have to pay an application fee if your child is added to the waitlist.
Candidates entering K-5th Grade are invited to join us for an observation day.
Once you have submitted an application, you will be invited to an interview with the Head of School. The interview is typically 30 minutes in length and gives you a chance to ask questions. In addition to the observation day, this will also give our Head of School an opportunity to determine the best placement for your child.
An admissions decision will be made once all steps of the admissions process have been completed.
Contact:
Barbara Zachary
Admissions Director
Nantucket Lighthouse School
1 Rugged Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
508.228.0427
bzachary@nantucketlighthouseschool.org
Non-Discrimination Statement:
The Nantucket Lighthouse School admits qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion, mental or physical ability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to its students. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion, mental or physical ability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law, in the administration of its educational, admissions, scholarships and loans, athletic, and other policies and programs.
General Admissions Policy:
The School strives to build a diverse student body that reflects the School’s mission and values. The School further strives to ensure an appropriate match between a prospective student/family and the mission and philosophy of the School. In doing so, the School maintains an admissions process that affirms the dignity and worth of each individual and respects the needs of students and families to learn about the School’s programs and activities. We encourage families to learn more about our School, and to take advantage of our Open Houses, Observation Days, tours, and knowledgeable Admissions staff.
