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Application Process

We welcome your interest in Mayfield Junior School and look forward to working with you throughout the application process. The outline below provides an overview of the steps required to complete the admissions process.

Applications for 2026-2027 school year will open in September 2025. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2026.

Step 1: Inquire and Visit

Inquiry Form

To learn more about Mayfield Junior School and begin the application process, please complete an online inquiry. The information requested on the form allows us to open a file for your child and provides you with access to the online application and checklist.

The online application requires a username and password. An email with log in information will be sent to you after your inquiry is processed.

Open House Tours

Open House Tours are held in the fall. Each two-hour tour includes an introduction from MJS administration, overview of the curriculum, classroom visits, and connections with faculty, students, and current parents. Students applying for grades 4-8 are welcome to attend.

Registration for Open House Tours will open in late August.

Step 2: Apply

The application deadline is January 15, 2026

Submit the online application with the $125 application fee. Upon receipt of the application, MJS will contact you to schedule next steps, including the student visit, academic screening, and parent interview (kindergarten applicants).

Review the online checklist for required supporting documents (teacher evaluation forms etc).

Step 3: Assessment and Interview

We will contact your family to schedule the following once an application has been received.

Kindergarten Applicants:
Kindergarten applicants for 2026-2027 academic year must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026.

Kindergarten Readiness Visit
Parent/Guardian Interview

Grades 1-4

Campus Visit/Shadow Day
- Applicants shadow a current student during a regular school day
Academic Screening and Activities
- Held on a Saturday morning in February

Grades 5-8

Campus Visit/Shadow Day
- Applicants shadow a current student during a regular school day
Academic Screening and Activities
- Held on a Saturday morning in February

Step 4: Submit Supporting Documents

Supporting documents for all applicants are listed below. Many of the required forms are available for download here or on the admissions checklist. Supporting documents are due February 1, 2026

Kindergarten:

Teacher Evaluation form (Requested through student admissions checklist)

Grades 1-4

Copy of transcript (from current school)
Teacher evaluation form (Requested through student admissions checklist)

Grades 5-8

Copy of transcript (from current school)
Teacher evaluation form (Requested through student admissions checklist)

Mayfield Junior School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid or other school-administered programs or activities.

Important Dates

Application Deadlines

Kindergarten Preferred: December 15, 2025
Grades K-8: January 15, 2026

Financial aid: January 15, 2026

Supporting Documents: February 1, 2026

Admissions Notifications: March 13, 2026

Request Information

Contact the Admissions Office

List of 2 members.

Lauren Marlis

Director of Enrollment

626.229.2102
Erica McDaniel

Enrollment Officer

626-796-2774 ext. 2115

Mayfield Junior School

405 South Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101 626.796.2774

Located in Pasadena, California, Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus is a K-8 Catholic coeducational private school. Our kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school experience best prepares students for high school education and beyond.