Co-Ed Preschool, 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 Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten admission.

Preschool: Your child must be three years old by September 1 to enroll. SMA offers one class with two full-time teachers. Preschool enrolls a total of approximately 12 students.

Pre-Kindergarten: Your child must be four years old by October 1 to enroll. SMA offers one class with two full-time teachers. Pre-K enrolls a total of approximately 20 students.

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 per class, and a shared Kindergarten teaching assistant.

Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten Admissions Events

Lower School Preview: October 5, 2023; 9:00-10:30 a.m.
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Lower and Middle School Preview: December 7, 2023; 9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Group Visits: January 23, 25 and 30; 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Please register through the application portal

Lower School tours are currently available by appointment!
Please contact Lindsey Lopez at llopez@smanet.org

Admissions Process

Inquire Online & Create Admissions Portal

Student Application, due January 31, 2024

Initiate your prospective student's application through the admissions portal . St. Mary's Academy charges a $60 application fee.
Please be aware that the financial aid application process is separate from the admissions process. Financial aid is offered for students in grades K-12. Preschool and Pre-K students are not eligible for financial aid. For more information about financial aid, please click here.

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.

Student Visit

Log into your admissions portal to register for a Student Visit for Preschool applicants, or a Group Visit for Pre-K and Kindergarten applicants.
Several Denver independent schools work together to streamline the admission process for families. As part of the admission process, we offer you the opportunity to submit a series of 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 Preschool/Pre-K/Kindergarten readiness throughout the admissions process.

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 1, 2024.
Any applications received after this date are reviewed on a rolling admissions basis.