Admissions Information

Dear Prospective Parents, 
 
Thank you for your interest in Carlthorp School. As the oldest independent day school in Santa Monica proudly celebrating over 85 years, Carlthorp has a long history of providing students an outstanding education within a close-knit and nurturing community that values excellence.
 
Our dedication to the Code of Conduct, partnered with our mission to prepare children to achieve their highest potential, helps ensure that our graduates are kind, bright, curious students with respectful values, responsible work habits, and a strong sense of confidence. We take pride in also teaching our students to be creative, committed, and caring young citizens. We are delighted that you have taken the first steps to experience our community, and are excited for you to learn more. Please do not hesitate to email if you have process-related questions that remain unanswered.
 
Please log into your Carlthorp School Blackbaud Parent Portal to access Carlthorp's online application and admissions checklist.  

Thank you for taking the time to get to know more about Carlthorp School. 
 
With all good wishes,                                                         
 

Shetal Parikh
Director of Admissions

                                          
                                   
Please click on the links below to experience a few examples of student creativity at Carlthorp School.