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 is Denver’s premier Independent, Catholic, Co-educational Preschool-8 and All-Girls High School that was established in 1864 by the Sisters of Loretto. It continues to be a forward-thinking educational leader focused on values-based, purpose-driven education with rigorous academics, integrated service learning, outstanding faculty, and a commitment to individualized attention and developing the whole student.
The Admissions Team looks forward to learning more about you and your family and how we can best serve you in this process.
Preschool
(3-year-olds) for co-ed Lower School
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-girls High School
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR APPLICATION PROCESS
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuition
& Financial Aid
By the Numbers
700
of students
100%
of students participate in community service
$2M
of tuition assistance
100%
of the class of 2023 received a merit scholarship or honors college acceptance
SMA holds a special place in my heart because it's more than a school to me. It's a vibrant community where I've grown academically and personally. The support from both faculty and peers has shaped me into a confident, curious individual, and I'm grateful for the countless opportunities to explore my interests and talents.
Current Student
Grade 10
Connect with Us Today
Seely Meredith
Director of Admissions
smeredith@smanet.org
303.762.8300 x 255
Lindsey Lopez
Director of Lower School Admissions
llopez@smanet.org
303.762.8300 x 241
Idiomas: inglés y español
Kristen Dieterich
Director of Middle School Admissions
kdieterich@smanet.org
303.762.8300 x 205
Anne Hinder
Assistant Director of Admissions
ahinder@smanet.org
303.762.8300 x 241