Application Process
Welcome!
We are so pleased that you have chosen to find out more about St. Patrick's as you search for the right school for your child and your family. We know that you have many considerations and choices ahead of you as you go through this process.
We are grateful and excited to welcome prospective families to campus this fall. We hope that when you visit, you are able to observe firsthand our warm and engaging learning environment as well as our commitment to a purposeful educational experience for all students. My colleagues and I look forward to meeting you in the months ahead as we help you discover more about our wonderful learning community.
Lindsay Spector
Director of Enrollment Management
Applying to St. Patrick's
We look forward to welcoming you to St. Patrick's and assisting you with the application process.
Please email the Office of Enrollment Management or call us at 202-342-2834 if you have any questions.
Application Process
- Early Childhood: PK3 & PK4
- Lower School: Kindergarten
- Lower School: Grades 1-5
- Middle School: Grades 6-8
Early Childhood: PK3 & PK4
Next Steps:
Please note: For PK3 your child must be age 3 by September 1, 2024; for PK4, Age 4 by September 1, 2024.
- Parent Tour (required)
- Parent Interview (optional)
- Application (required, DUE January 10, 2025)
- Applicant Visit (required)
- Supporting Materials (required, DUE January 17, 2025)
Parent Tour (required)
The best way to learn about St. Patrick's is by visiting us! We offer weekly small-group information sessions and school tours for PK3 & PK4 on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 am, as well as larger virtual Open Houses, listed below.
Open Houses:
- Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 9:30 am
- Friday, January 10, 2025, at 9:30 am
Please sign up for a visit by accessing Finalsite, our online admission system, through the online inquiry form or by creating a Finalsite account here.
(Of course, we'd love to have you visit more than once if you'd like, but if you are applying to St. Patrick's for more than one child, you are only required to visit once.)
Parent Interview (optional)
The optional parent interview is an opportunity for prospective parents to meet with a member of the St. Patrick's Enrollment Management team to learn more about our school and share information about their child(ren) and family.
Once you have completed your application, please sign up for a VIRTUAL interview by accessing Finalsite, our online admission system.
Application (required, DUE January 10, 2025)
You may complete and submit an application (with applicable fee) at any time in the admission process. To begin an application, please create a Finalsite account here.
January 10, 2025 is the general application deadline. Special Consideration candidates must apply by November 8, 2024.
Applicant Visit (required)
Children applying to PK3 participate in 30-minute, small group playvisits in January and early February with their parent or caregiver.
Children applying to PK4 participate in 45-minute, small group playvisits in January or early February.
Parents may register for a playvisit through Finalsite, our online admission system, once an application has been submitted.
Supporting Materials (required, DUE January 17, 2025)
Parents are required to submit a teacher recommendation form if their child has participated in a regular playgroup, preschool, or childcare program. Recommendation forms are sent directly from Finalsite, our online admission system, as part of the application process.
Teacher recommendation forms are due for general applicants on January 17, 2025 and for Special Consideration candidates on December 1, 2024.
Standardized testing is not required for PK3 or PK4 applicants.
Out-of-Town Applications—We regularly work with families in the process of relocating and seek to be as flexible and helpful as possible. Please contact the Office of Enrollment Management directly to work out any necessary accommodations.
KEY DATES
Special Consideration Deadline
November 8, 2024
General Application Deadline
January 10, 2025
Admission Decisions
March 7, 2025
Lower School: Kindergarten
Next Steps:
- Parent Tour (required)
- Parent Interview (optional)
- Application (required, DUE January 10, 2025)
- Applicant Visit (required)
- Supporting Materials (required, DUE January 17, 2025)
Parent Tour (required)
The best way to learn about St. Patrick's is by visiting us! We offer weekly small-group information sessions and school tours for prospective Kindergarten parents on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 am, as well as larger Open Houses, listed below.
Open Houses:
- Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:30 am
- Friday, January 10, 2025 at 9:30 am
Please sign up for a visit by accessing Finalsite, our online admission system, through the online inquiry form or by creating a Finalsite account here.
(Of course, we'd love to have you visit more than once if you'd like, but if you are applying to St. Patrick's for more than one child, you are only required to visit once.)
Parent Interview (optional)
The optional parent interview is an opportunity for prospective parents to meet with a member of the St. Patrick's Enrollment Management team to learn more about our school and share information about their child(ren) and family.
Once you have completed your application, please sign up for a VIRTUAL interview by accessing Finalsite, our online admission system.
Application (required, DUE January 10, 2025)
You may complete and submit an application (with applicable fee) at any time in the admission process. To begin an application, please create a Finalsite account here. The application deadline is January 10, 2025.
Applicant Visit (required)
Supporting Materials (required, DUE January 17, 2025)
Applicants to Kindergarten are required to submit a teacher recommendation. The recommendation form is sent directly from Finalsite, our online admission system, as part of the application process. Teacher recommendation forms are due on January 17, 2025.
Standardized testing is not required for Kindergarten applicants.
Out-of-Town Applications—We regularly work with families in the process of relocating and seek to be as flexible and helpful as possible. Please contact the Office of Enrollment Management directly to work out any necessary accommodations.
KEY DATES
Special Consideration Deadline
November 8, 2024
General Application Deadline
January 10, 2025
Admission Decisions
March 7, 2025
Lower School: Grades 1-5
Next Steps:
- Parent Tour/Interview (required)
- Application (required, DUE January 10, 2025)
- Applicant Visit (required)
- Supporting Documents (required, DUE January 17, 2025)
Parent Tour/Interview (required)
The best way to learn about St. Patrick's is by visiting us! We offer small-group parent tours for parents of applicants to Grades 1-5 beginning in October. Larger admission events, Open Houses, are listed below.
Open Houses:
- Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:30 am
- Friday, January 10, 2025 at 9:30 am
Please sign up to attend in Finalsite, our online admission system, through the online inquiry form or by creating an account here.
(Of course, we'd love to have you visit more than once if you'd like, but if you are applying to St. Patrick's for more than one child, you are only required to visit once.)
Application (required, DUE January 10, 2025)
You may complete and submit an application (with applicable fee) at any time in the admission process. To begin an application, please create a Finalsite account here. The application deadline is January 10, 2025.
Applicant Visit (required)
Applicants to Grades 1-3 participate in half-day visits in a classroom at their current grade level. During the visit, students participate in the daily routine of the class and have a one-on-one assessment with one of our learning specialists. We recommend that students wear comfortable shoes and clothes for both indoor and outdoor play. A snack will be provided. Please inform us about any allergies prior to the visit.
Applicants to Grades 4-5 participate in full-day visits in a classroom at their current grade level. During the visit, students participate in the daily routine of the class and have a one-on-one assessment with one of our learning specialists. We recommend that students wear comfortable shoes and clothes for both indoor and outdoor play. A snack and lunch will be provided. Please inform us about any allergies prior to the visit. **We require all student visitors to be vaccinated.
Once your application is submitted, you may choose a visit day in Finalsite, our online admission system.
Supporting Documents (required, DUE January 17, 2025)
Applicants to Grades 1-5 are required to submit a teacher recommendation form to their current homeroom teacher. The recommendation form is sent directly from Finalsite, our online admission system, as part of the application process. Teacher recommendation forms are due on January 17, 2025.
Applicants to Grades 1-5 are required to submit a signed School Report and Transcript Release form to their current school. The School Report and Transcript Release Form may be found in Finalsite, our online admission system. School Report/Transcripts are due on January 17, 2025.
Standardized testing is not required for applicants to Grades 1-5.
Out-of-Town Applications—We regularly work with families in the process of relocating and seek to be as flexible and helpful as possible. Please contact the Office of Enrollment Management directly to work out any necessary accommodations.
KEY DATES
Special Consideration Deadline
November 8, 2024
General Application Deadline
January 10, 2025
Admission Decisions
March 7, 2025
Middle School: Grades 6-8
Next Steps:
- Parent and Applicant Tour/Interview (required)
- Application (required, DUE January 10, 2025)
- Applicant Visit (required)
- Supporting Documents (required, DUE January 17, 2025)
Parent and Applicant Tour/Interview (required)
The best way to learn about St. Patrick's is by visiting us! We offer small-group tours and information sessions for parents and applicants to Grades 6-8 beginning in October. Larger admission events, Open Houses, are listed below.
Open Houses:
- Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:30 am
- Friday, January 10, 2025 at 9:30 am
Please sign up to attend in Finalsite, our online admission system, through the online inquiry form or by creating an account here.
(Of course, we'd love to have you visit more than once if you'd like, but if you are applying to St. Patrick's for more than one child, you are only required to visit once.)
Application (required, DUE January 10, 2025)
You may complete and submit an application (with applicable fee) at any time in the admission process. To begin an application, please create a Finalsite account here. The application deadline is January 10, 2025.
Applicant Visit (required)
Applicants to Grades 6-8 participate in full-day visits in a classroom at their current grade level. During the visit, students participate in the daily routine of the class and have a one-on-one assessment with one of our learning specialists. We recommend that students wear comfortable shoes and clothes for both indoor and outdoor play. A snack and lunch will be provided. Please inform us about any allergies prior to the visit.
Once your application is submitted, you may choose a visit day in Finalsite, our online admission system.
Supporting Documents (required, DUE January 17, 2025)
Applicants to Grades 6-8 are required to submit teacher recommendations from their current math and language arts teachers. Recommendation forms are sent directly from Finalsite, our online admission system, as part of the application process. Teacher recommendation forms are due on January 17, 2025.
Applicants to Grades 6-8 are required to submit a signed School Report and Transcript Release form to their current school. The School Report and Transcript Release Form may be found in Finalsite, our online admission system. School Report/Transcripts are due on January 17, 2025.
Standardized testing is not required for applicants to Grades 6-8.
Out-of-Town Applications—We regularly work with families in the process of relocating and seek to be as flexible and helpful as possible. Please contact the Office of Enrollment Management directly to work out any necessary accommodations.
KEY DATES
Special Consideration Deadline
November 8, 2024
General Application Deadline
January 10, 2025
Admission Decisions
March 7, 2025
