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Admissions Process | St. Mary’s School

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
The school office will request transcripts and standardized test scores from the current school if applicable.

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
If waitlisted, our admissions team will contact families if enrollment becomes available.

Tuition Schedule

Tuition Schedule for the 2026–2027 School Year
St. Mary’s School

Tuition Rates

St. Mary’s School 2026–2027 Tuition Rates for Grades K–8 St. Mary’s School 2026–2027 Tuition Rates for 3K and 4K

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
Please see the Active Catholic Tuition Discount request form for rules and qualifications required to receive this discount.

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.

 

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