Applying to MWS
Confident. Creative.
We are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Middle Way School infuses modern education with Buddhist wisdom and compassion. We lead with loving-kindness to transform how children relate to learning, cultivating minds that aspire to benefit all beings and the world.
Our school thrives on the principle of inclusion. We are dedicated to building a community rich in diverse cultures, races, talents, and economic backgrounds—where every child’s learning journey is honored.
We welcome you to inquire about our curriculum, schedule a visit to our campus, and become a member of our MWS community.
Interested in applying?
New applications are reviewed by the MWS Admissions Committee starting February 2, 2026.
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Admissions Inquiry
To begin learning more about MWS and how we might nurture your child, please fill out an Inquiry Form.
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Campus Tour
We invite parents and caregivers to visit the campus prior to applying. Private tours are a wonderful opportunity to see students engaged in learning and exploration. To schedule a visit, start here.
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Admissions Application
To share more about your child and your family, complete an admissions application in TADS, our admissions platform. There is a $45 application fee.
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Supplemental Information
As part of the application process, you will be asked to submit a Teacher Feedback Form (Kindergarten and older) and Student Evaluations (if applicable). The admissions process cannot proceed without this information.
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Flexible Tuition
If you are applying for a flexible tuition rate, please complete an application in Clarity, a separate platform from TADS. There is a $65 Clarity application fee per household. More information about this process can be found HERE.
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Classroom Visit
Students applying for kindergarten through seventh grades will be invited to join their prospective classroom for an immersive half-day visit. Preschool applicants will be invited for a shorter visit.
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Learning Support
If your child has specific learning needs, our Director of Learning Support may reach out to discuss futher. This conversation ensures we have appropriate support services in place for every child.
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Notification
A decision about admission is generally shared within two weeks of your child's visit. At this point, more information about enrollment and agreements will be provided.
Questions?
Our Admissions and Enrollment Coordinator, Cara Baker, is here to guide you through the admissions process and answer any questions you might have.
Cara can be reached at [email protected] or 845-246-5006, ext. 1.
Space permitting, we also offer rolling admissions throughout the school year.
Middle Way School enrolls without discriminating against any race, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socioeconomic background and will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. As an institution and as individuals we have the responsibility to actively change the power differences that perpetuate biases against historically underrepresented and disadvantaged groups. We welcome your experience and input on how our school community can do this.