Join Our Community
Begin your journey to becoming part of a diverse, academically excellent, and mission-driven school community.
Transparent Selection Process
Admissions criteria will include a transparent selection process with a waitlist if the school becomes oversubscribed, ensuring fairness and clarity for all families.
Application Process
Submit Application
Complete online application with student and family information
Academic Records
Submit transcripts or report cards from past 2-3 years
Parent Statement
Share why MSA is right for your family and how you'll contribute
Interview Day
Attend group interview and individual student interview
Parent Statement Questions
Why do you want your child to attend this school?
What are your child's strengths and challenges?
How does your family expect to contribute to the school community?
Applying to Later Grades
Beginning in future years, students applying to enter in later grades (8th and up) will be asked to submit:
- A teacher recommendation
- Written response: Why do you wish to join the MSA community?
- Written response: What is a favorite book and why?
- Written response: Who is a person you admire?
- Written response: What question do you have for us?
Affordability & Scholarship Model
Mosaic Shalom Academy is intentionally designed to be accessible to families across a wide range of incomes. Low-income students pay just $120 per month over 10 months ($1,200 per year).Higher-income families pay $6,500 per year.
This model is made possible by our commitment to investing approximately $20,000 per pupil in annual expenditures, meaning that every student receives a substantial subsidy — $13,500 or more annually. Taken together, this represents a substantial, mission-driven investment in equity that both encourages students to enroll in Mosaic Shalom Academy and intentionally rewards families and students for their commitment to being part of a school community dedicated to meaningful change, ensuring that financial circumstance is never a barrier to enrollment or full participation in the life of the school.
$6,500
Annual Tuition
For higher-income families (50% of students)
$1,200
Low-Income Tuition
$120/month for 10 months (50% of students)
$20,000
Per Pupil Investment
Every student receives a $13,500+ subsidy
Financial Review Includes
- Tax forms from prior year (when available)
- Questionnaire about assets and household context
- Family size consideration
- Extenuating circumstances review
Enrollment Timeline
Middle School Launch
6th Grade
Goal: 57 students
Buffer: 2 paying, 5 non-paying
Waitlist: 7–10
50
Total Students
Growth
6th Grade
Goal: 50 students
Buffer: 2 paying, 5 non-paying
Waitlist: 7–10
7th Grade
Goal: 55 students
Buffer: 2 paying, 5 non-paying
Waitlist: 7–10
105
Total Students
Full Middle School
6th Grade
Goal: 50 students
Buffer: 2 paying, 5 non-paying
Waitlist: 7–10
7th Grade
Goal: 55 students
Buffer: 2 paying, 5 non-paying
Waitlist: 7–10
8th Grade
Goal: 60 students
Buffer: 2 paying, 5 non-paying
Waitlist: 7–10
165
Total Students
High School Launch
6th Grade
Goal: 50 students
Buffer: 2 paying, 5 non-paying
Waitlist: 7–10
7th Grade
Goal: 55 students
Buffer: 2 paying, 5 non-paying
Waitlist: 7–10
8th Grade
Goal: 60 students
Buffer: 2 paying, 5 non-paying
Waitlist: 7–10
9th Grade
Goal: 100 students
Buffer: 4 paying, 10 non-paying
Waitlist: 20
265
Total Students
Long-Term Model
Enrollment targets will stabilize in later years and mirror the size of the 9th-grade cohort
At full capacity, MSA middle and high will serve grades 6–12 with 565 students
In Year 5, after analyzing retention and demand data, we will set enrollment goals for the elementary division (ranging from an extra 250-600 students)
565
Grades 6-12 at Full Capacity
250-600
Elementary (Year 5+)
815-1,165
Overall PreK-12 Full Capacity
Recruitment Strategies
Community Outreach
We will host information sessions at synagogues, mosques, churches, public libraries, and community-based organizations, as well as table at local events to connect directly with families across our diverse community.
Marketing & Media
We will leverage social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, and seek local media coverage to highlight the development of the school and share our mission with the wider community.
Parent Ambassador Program
We will create a parent ambassador program with incentives to support recruitment, empowering engaged families to share their experiences and help build our founding community.
Accessibility & Inclusion
To reach all families, we will ensure that materials and sessions are multilingual and that we clearly communicate the school's affordability and commitment to making quality education accessible to everyone.
Ready to Apply?
Applications for Fall 2028 are now open. Join the Mosaic Shalom Academy family today.