Co-Ed Middle School, Grades 6-8

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

Grade 6: Class size ranges from 70-72 students. Approximately half of the class typically represents newly admitted students.

Grades 7-8: Space available is typically based on attrition. Please contact Kristen Dieteric h at 303-762-8300 ext. 205 to learn more about possible openings.

Admissions Process

Inquire Online & Create Admissions Portal

Student Application, due January 31, 2021

Student Essay

Parent Interview

Log into your admissions portal to schedule your parent interview.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SMA is only offering outdoor tours of campus at this time. We encourage you to participate in virtual events taking place throughout the fall to become more familiar with campus, the academic program, and community.
Click here to register for Middle School Virtual Previews taking place on October 6, 2020 and December 8, 2020.
Click here to register for the Middle School Virtual Info Night on October 27, 2020.

Student Visit

Administrator/Teacher Recommendations

A recommendation from the student's current Principal/Counselor/Dean is required.
English and Math recommendations are required. Each recommendation may be completed by the same person if they teach both subjects.
Log into your admissions portal and input the administrator/teacher's name and email address after clicking on the "Request" button to initiate the confidential recommendation form electronically.

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ISEE Test

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ISEE is optional for 21-22 academic year admission. St. Mary's Academy will be practicing a flexible test model. We require the applicant's most recent standardized test scores and/or ISEE results.
Click here to register for any upcoming ISEE Test dates.
While this test is optional for 21-22 academic year applicants, students may take the test at any testing site. The ISEE Test is administered at many independent schools on many different dates for convenience.

Financial Aid Application, due February 1, 2021

Middle School Admissions Decisions

The Admission Committee reviews all applications completed by the January 31st deadline. In conjunction with other Denver area ACIS (Association of Colorado Independent Schools), SMA informs families of Middle School admission decisions via e-mail at 4:00 PM on February 24, 2021.
Any applications received after this date are reviewed on a rolling admissions basis.