castilleja parent portal

What makes Castilleja unique as a community?

As a community, we deeply value diversity, equity, and inclusion and are committed to learning from the past and present through antiracist teaching and learning. We are creating an exciting plan for students and parents to get to know what makes Castilleja’s programs, mission, and community unique.

What is Castilleja School?

Castilleja School educates motivated young women to become confident thinkers and compassionate leaders with a sense of purpose to effect change in the world.

How can Castilleja School address racism and racialization?

Castilleja School must address racism and racialization with honesty, courage, and clarity of conviction, ensuring that Castilleja’s teaching and learning of antiracism engenders sustainable change and is not simply performative.

What are the admission requirements for Castilleja?

In an effort to provide an equitable and safe admission process for all our applicants, Castilleja will not require standardized test scores (ISEE/SSAT) during the 2021–22 admission season. Further, if we receive test results, we will not add them to applicants’ files.

What is the purpose of Castilleja School?

Castilleja School must address racism and racialization with honesty, courage, and clarity of conviction, ensuring that Castilleja’s teaching and learning of antiracism engenders sustainable change and is not simply performative.

Does Castilleja discriminate?

It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, ...

When is the Castilleja application due?

Submit a Preliminary Application. The preliminary application and fee of $75 is due by January 6, 2022. If the $75 application fee presents a financial hardship for your family, please don’t hesitate to email admission@castilleja.org or call the Admission Office at (650) 470–7733 to request a fee waiver.

Does Castilleja require additional recommendations?

Castilleja does not require or encourage families to send additional recommendations (i.e., piano teachers, athletic coaches).