Admissions
Welcome to St. Mary's Academy
Thank you for your interest in St. Mary's Academy, home of the Wildcats! We are delighted that you are considering our school community for your family.
St. Mary’s Academy planted its roots on the Colorado frontier in 1864 and continues to lead the way. Our founding Loretto School Values of faith, community, justice, and respect transcend time and space. Our school is for families and students who want a values-based, purpose-driven education in a safe and positive environment. We are a private, independent school with grades Pre-K to 12 that provides individual attention and inspires leaders and agents of change.
The Admissions Team looks forward to learning more about you and your family and how we can best serve you in this process.
Typical entry points at St Mary’s Academy are as follows, but families with children entering at any grade should not hesitate to contact us:
- Pre-Kindergarten (4-year-olds) for co-ed Lower School
- Kindergarten for co-ed Lower School
- Sixth Grade for co-ed Middle School
- Ninth Grade for all-girl High School
Virtual Admissions Center
Our admissions process is a bit different this year, but it will feel the same. We’re a family school dedicated to thoughtful options for exceptional learning and growth.
Please visit and explore our Virtual Admissions Center for more information on ways to learn and engage with our community, a calendar of upcoming virtual events and more!
Admissions News
![SMA Earns Recognition for AP Computer Science Offerings]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611700992/smanetorg/stpqotyzlu3udvyszroh/APCSAAward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1611700992/smanetorg/stpqotyzlu3udvyszroh/APCSAAward.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1611700992/smanetorg/stpqotyzlu3udvyszroh/APCSAAward.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1611700992/smanetorg/stpqotyzlu3udvyszroh/APCSAAward.png","width":816}])
SMA is one of only 232 schools in the country to be recognized with the College Board's AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women's access to AP Computer Science A (CSA).
The academy also offers AP Computer Science Principles at our all-girl high school. Research shows that girls’ schools are leading the way in closing the gender gap by setting up women with the essential skills and attributes needed to succeed and lead in STEM-related industries.
Meet Our School Community
Learn more about our application process.
The most valuable thing I learned at SMA was how to be part of something bigger than myself. I was part of this great community that I loved and I did things like travel and learn about cultures and things I wouldn't have otherwise. This showed me how fortunate I am to have the life that I do, and that I can make a difference in the world.
-former student
684
students from 71 different zip codes
100%
of students participate in community service
$1.9 million
in tuition assistance to 31% of students
87%
of the Class of 2018 received a merit-based scholarship for college
Connect with Us Today
Seely Meredith
Director of Admissions and Tuition Assistance
303.762.8300 x 255
Kristen Dieterich
Director of Lower and Middle School Admissions
303.762.8300 x 205
