Admissions Overview
Steps to Enrollment for a New Family at St. Mary’s School
Initial Inquiry
- Fill out the inquiry form on our website
- Take a school tour
- Schedule an administrative meeting and pastoral meeting
- Schedule a student screening test
Invitation to Apply
After all the steps of the initial inquiry are complete, a link will be emailed to you to apply online.
Step 1: Create a FACTS Account
- Create your FACTS account
- Complete the online application
Step 2: Submit Required Documents
- Birth Certificate
- Immunization Records
- DSS Form 2900 (3K & 4K only)
- Baptismal Certificate (Catholic applicants only)
- Record of IEP or 504 Plan (if applicable)
- Copy of custody agreement or adoption papers (if applicable)
- Copy of court-issued parenting plan (if applicable)
Step 3: Application Fee
- $25 non- refundable application fee per student, due upon submission
Please allow a few weeks for your admissions decision.
Admission Decision
Families will receive an email with an admissions decision of acceptance, waitlist, or denial.
If accepted, a link to our online enrollment packet will become available in your FACTS Family Portal account.
Next Steps for Accepted Students
- Fill out the enrollment form and submit all required documents
- Indicate if tuition assistance is requested (Priority deadline: March 16)
- Indicate if you are requesting the Active Catholic Discount
- Set up your tuition payment plan
- $250 non-refundable enrollment fee per student due upon submission
Tuition Schedule
Tuition Schedule for the 2026–2027 School Year
St. Mary’s School
Tuition Rates
Multi-Student Discount
At enrollment, all families will be charged the full tuition rate.
- Approximately 8% discount for the 2nd child
- Approximately 9% discount for the 3rd child
- Approximately 16% discount for the 4th child
Active Catholic Tuition Discount
To receive the Active Catholic Discount, families must complete and submit the required paperwork requesting the Active Catholic Tuition Discount.
Eligible families may also receive an Active Catholic multi-student discount:
- Approximately 15% discount for the 2nd child
- Approximately 33% discount for the 3rd child
- Approximately 45% discount for the 4th child
We work with all prospective families to ensure a smooth application process. To schedule a school visit or phone interview, or to request a shadow day, please contact the office at (803) 649-2071 or admissions@stmaryschoolaiken.com.
