OUR ADMISSIONS PROCESS

The admissions process includes :

– campus visit and parent/guardian interview
– the submission of an application form and a $100 processing fee
– a student evaluation visit and/or shadow visit (depending on grade level)
– a completed recommendation form filled out by the child’s current teacher
– prior two year’s report cards and standardized test results (as available)

Visit Us: Admissions Coffees and Campus Tours

St. Patrick’s invites you to visit our campus to see our program in action. We host Admissions Coffees and offer individual and group tours throughout the week. Admissions events are held rain or shine and involve moving between buildings and different play areas.  We encourage visitors to wear comfortable shoes, as our campus tour involves hills.

Admissions Coffees

Our Admission Coffees consist of a brief presentation followed by a tour of campus that highlights our classrooms in action. Admission Coffees allow prospective families to learn about our St. Patrick’s community from student leaders, faculty members, parent representatives. We invite you to join our Director of Admissions and our Head of School for coffee, conversation, and a campus tour!

Important Dates

Applications for the 2025-26 school year are now open!

Priority Decision 

November 8: Application Deadline
November 11-22: Visit Days
December 13: Decisions Delivered
January 3: Priority Enrollment Deadline

Regular Decision 

February 7: Application Deadline
February 10-28: Visit Days
March 7: Decisions Delivered
March 14: Enrollment Deadline

Please inquire or apply today.

Note: We are still accepting applications in select grades for the 2024-25 year, as space is available.

Private Tours

If you are interested in scheduling a private tour please use our online scheduler or phone the school office at 805-497-1416 to arrange a day and time for your visit. 

KINDERGARTEN READINESS

Kindergarten Readiness applicants must be be four years of age by August 1 of the year they wish to enter St. Patrick’s.

KINDERGARTEN

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Kindergarten applicants must be be five years of age by August 1 of the year they wish to enter St. Patrick’s.

GRADES 1-5

Applicants to first through fifth grades are required to submit two years worth of school records and standardized test scores along with teacher recommendations.

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8)

Middle School applicants are required to submit two years worth of school records and standardized test scores along with teacher recommendations.