Our Admissions Process - Madison-Ridgeland Academy

Be Included

Your child's MRA adventure begins here! We can’t wait to welcome you into the MRA family. MRA is a community where students are inspired to explore, grow, and discover their God-given gifts. From the classroom to the playground, every day is full of opportunities to learn, laugh, and thrive. We know choosing a school is a big decision, so we’ve made the admissions process simple, friendly, and stress-free.

Apply today and let your child discover all the exciting possibilities waiting at MRA!

Have questions about the application process? No problem!

Our friendly admissions team is always happy to help. Reach out or fill out an online inquiry form.

Submit An Online Application

Step 1

Submit your online application – it’s quick and easy!

Be sure to enter the correct school year for which you are applying for your child. Keep in mind that students must be the appropriate age (or older) by September 1. For example, children applying for the PK3 program must turn 3 years old by September 1 of the school year they enter the program.

Submit an Application

Pay Application Fee

Step 2

Pay the application fee – – your application is officially on its way!

There is a $75 application fee required at the time of submission, which can be paid online with a credit card or ACH bankdraft.

Please be aware that this is not the same fee as the registration fee which will be payable when the online enrollment contract becomes available.

Waitlist & Registration

Step 3

Preschool and kindergarten applicants will be placed in a waiting pool for the appropriate school year.

Siblings of re-enrolled current students may register during Sibling Registration on November 16th each year for the next school year.

Open Registration for all other applicants begins the first week of December each year, and if a class space is available, you will receive an online contract to reserve his or her spot for the upcoming school year.

The registration fee and online contract are required in order to secure the student's place.

Submit An Online Application

Step 1

All applicants must complete an online application for admission. There is a $75 fee required at the time of submission.

Siblings of current students may register during Sibling Registration on November 16th each year for the next school year. Open Registration for all other applicants begins the last week of November each year. Applicants must have completed all steps before they may register.

Submit an Application

Step 4

Send us student records so we can get to know your child’s academic story.

Submit unofficial copy of transcripts, most recent report card, and achievement test scores. It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to obtain and deliver the copies of records.

Please submit these at the entrance test appointment.

Apply for Financial Assistance (Optional)

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Admission Criteria (Grades 1–12)

To ensure each student is set up for success, we look at:

Entrance Exam: Students must pass the test administered by our Admissions Counselor.
Background Check: We review reports from previous schools, including behavior and conduct.
School Restrictions: Students from any district’s Academic Options Center are not eligible.
Academic Records: Previous grades must indicate likely success at MRA (all grades must be passing; minimum passing grade at MRA is 70).
Entrance Age: Students entering 1st grade must be 6 by September 1st.
Committee Approval: Admission requires the approval of our Admissions Committee.
Final Approval: The MRA Board of Trustees grants the final decision.