Co-Ed Lower School, Grades 1-5

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

Space available in a given grade is typically based on attrition. Please contact Kristen Dieterich at 303-762-8300 ext. 205 to learn more about possible openings.

Application Process

Inquire Online & Create Admissions Portal

Student Application, due January 31, 2022

Student Essay for Grades 2 - 5

Parent Interview

Please log into your admissions portal to schedule your parent interview or contact Kristen Dieterich at 303-762-8300 ext. 205.
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!
Grades 1-5 Virtual Info Session will be taking place on November 4 from 12-1 p.m. Click here to register!

Student Visit

Teacher Recommendation(s)

Grade 1: One teacher recommendation is required.
Grades 2-5: English, Social Studies, or History & Math recommendations are required. Each recommendation may be completed by the same homeroom teacher if they teach multiple subjects.
Log into your admissions portal and input the teacher's name and email address after clicking on the "Request" button to initiate the confidential teacher recommendation form electronically.

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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.