Co-Ed Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten

We are thrilled that you and your family are considering St. Mary's Academy. Below is the application process and timeline for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten admission.

Pre-Kindergarten: Your child must be four years old by October 1 to enroll. There are approximately 30 spaces available.

Kindergarten: Your child must be five years old by October 1 to enroll. SMA offers two classes with no more than 16 students in each class, one teacher, and a shared teaching assistant.

Admissions Process

Inquire Online & Create Admissions Portal

Student Application, due January 31, 2022

Parent Interview

Log into your admissions portal to schedule your in-person or virtual parent interview. Or, contact Lindsey Lopez at 303-762-8300 ext. 241 to coordinate a time to connect.
Campus tours are not always available during individual parent interview times. We encourage you to participate in events taking place throughout the fall to become more familiar with campus, the academic program, and community.
Lower School Previews will be taking place on October 14 and December 7 from 9-10:30 a.m. Click here to register!
Pre-K Virtual Info Session will be taking place on November 10 from 12-1 p.m. Click here to register!
Kindergarten Virtual Info Session will be taking place on November 17 from 12-1 p.m. Click here to register!

Student Visit

Log into your admissions portal to register for a Group Visit.
Several Denver independent schools work together to streamline the admission process for families. As part of the admission process, we are asking you to submit three short videos that will help us to get to know your child and will demonstrate fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and general playtime. Visit your admissions portal for more details.
SMA does not require entrance exams or formal testing for Lower School admission. Students demonstrate skills and Pre-K/Kindergarten readiness throughout the admissions process.

Teacher Recommendations

Financial Aid Application, due December 31, 2021

Lower School Admissions Decisions

The Admission Committee reviews all applications completed by the standard January 31st deadline. In conjunction with other Denver area ACIS (Association of Colorado Independent Schools), SMA informs families of Lower School admission decisions via e-mail at 4:00 PM on March 3, 2022.
Any applications received after this date are reviewed on a rolling admissions basis.