Acceptance

Completing the online application does not guarantee placement. Placement is dependent on many factors. You will be notified by office personnel to confirm placement.  Applications for St Mary will be considered in the following order: 

• Children from families registered in the Sponsoring Parish(es)
  • children with siblings currently/previously enrolled,
  •  children now reaching school age,
  • children from families newly moved into the parish whose children have been in Catholic schools where such were available.
• Children from non-participating parish families with siblings currently/previously enrolled in school.
• Children transferring from other Catholic schools:
  • from parish schools that are closing
  • from parishes not offering full K-8 programs
  • schools with a waiting list
• Children of other faith traditions.

Enrollment

All new students are placed on a 90-day probationary period. Once notified of acceptance, new families must upload, submit, or complete the following within seven days:

• Pay the Enrollment Deposit. Enrollment Deposit for the 2025-2026 school year is $250.
• Copy of birth certificate
• Copy of Catholic baptismal certificate
• Online enrollment forms through FACTS Family Portal
• Custody documentation (if applicable)
• Tuition agreement completed in FACTS Tuition Management
• Immunization Record provided by the doctor with dates of all immunizations received to this point.
• Physical Exam – a paper form provided by St. Mary School. The Physician’s Report must be signed by the doctor with the most recent physical exam information. Physical must be within the last year.

Questions?
Contact our admissions team- admission@stmarydelaware.org