Admissions
Application Process
How to Apply
A clear path from first hello to first day as a Crusader.
Thank you for considering the School of St. Mary. From your first inquiry to your child’s first day, our admissions team walks beside you, and we cannot wait to welcome your family into the Crusader community.
We Welcome Applicants at Every Grade Level
We accept applications throughout the year, subject to availability. Admission decisions rest on available space and a thoughtful review of each student’s academic record. Applicants in kindergarten through eighth grade may need to meet with our student services team to confirm that the School of St. Mary is the right fit for your child.
Families Who Thrive Here
The School of St. Mary is at its best when families share our purpose. We look for:
- Students who are ready to grow academically, socially, and spiritually within a faith-centered community.
- Parents who embrace the mission and culture of our school and who seek a lasting home for their child’s education.
2027-2028 Enrollment Timeline
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December 1st:
Priority re-enrollment opens for current preschool families (PreK-2, PreK-3, and PreK-4). The re-enrollment fee is $135. -
December 15th:
Priority re-enrollment deadline for current preschool families. The fee increases to $250 after this date. -
January 5th:
Applications open for new preschool families (PreK 2, PreK 3, and PreK 4). -
February 1st:
Re-enrollment opens for current kindergarten through eighth grade families. The re-enrollment fee is $135. -
February 22nd:
Re-enrollment deadline for current kindergarten through eighth grade families. The fee increases to $250 after this date.
The Application Journey
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Step 1: Inquire and Visit
Start with the online inquiry form on our Inquire and Visit page, then come see us. Tour the campus that fits your child’s grade, meet our principal and admissions team, and, for grades one through eight, arrange a shadow day so your child can experience a day as a Crusader. -
Step 2: Submit Your Application
Complete the online application through the MySOSM portal; new families create an account first. New preschool families may apply starting January 5th. -
Step 3: Complete Your Student’s File
Provide the records that complete your child’s file:- Birth certificate
- Baptismal certificate (Catholic applicants)
- Most recent report card
- Any IEP or 504 plan
- School records and standardized test scores at the completion of the school year
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Step 4: Receive Your Decision
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Step 5: Enroll
Accept your child’s place by signing and returning the enrollment contract.
Admission Priorities
When considering applications, the School of St. Mary gives priority to:
- Children with a sibling currently enrolled at the School of St. Mary.
- Families committed to continuing their child’s education at the School of St. Mary through eighth grade.
- Children of alumni.
- Families who are active, registered parishioners of the Church of St. Mary.
Transfer Students: Already Enrolled Elsewhere?
Transfer students are welcome at the School of St. Mary throughout the year, subject to availability. We ask that applicants be in good academic, disciplinary, and financial standing at their current school. Otherwise, the steps above are the same.
Alexandrine Harig, who transferred to the School of St. Mary in fifth grade
"When I first came, I was scared. … When I looked at all the unfamiliar faces, I thought it would be impossible to make new friends. I was wrong. From the moment I walked in the building, everyone was so kind to me."
First-Year Enrollment
Every new and transfer student who enrolls at the School of St. Mary undergoes academic and disciplinary review for the first year of attendance, so that we can support each child’s strong start.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Admission of any child depends on the agreement that the parents or legal guardians and the child will abide by the policies, rules, and regulations of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the School of St. Mary. The school operates under the guidelines of the Catholic Bishop of Chicago, a Corporation Sole, in the Archdiocese of Chicago, and admits students of any race, color, sex, religion, nationality, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, nationality, or ancestry in administering its educational policies and other school-administered programs.
Have questions? We are glad to help.
A Roman Catholic School Since 1917
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