Middle School (Grades 5 - 8)

Our admissions process begins by building a relationship with your family. Each step allows us to get to know your daughter.
Submit an online application: The first step in the application process is to submit an online application in SaintsNet

Supplemental Information :

  • Parent/Guardian Statement
  • Testing Form
  • Applicant Statement
  • Transcript Release Form
  • Student Video Submission
Transcripts and Recommendation Forms:
  • Current Teacher Recommendation(s)
  • Administrative Recommendation
  • School Transcript Release, transcripts (two prior years), and current year report cards 
WISC-V Testing: The WISC-V is an individually administered assessment that measures the cognitive abilities of children. It is offered by a licensed psychologist at St. Catherine's or through a private source. If you choose to have your daughter tested at St. Catherine’s, someone from the admissions team will reach out after we receive your testing request form. 

Applicant Visit and Skills Assessment: As part of the application process, applicants are invited to join the Middle School for a Visit Day from 7:45 a.m.-noon (includes lunch). During this visit, your daughter will complete the Grade-Level Skills Assessment. Visit Days are held in January and February and on an as-needed basis thereafter.

Important Dates:
  • November 6, 2026, 9-11 a.m. - Admissions Program for Middle and Upper School (Grades 5-11), Parents and Students
  • February 1, 2027- To be considered in the first round of admissions decisions, all admissions requirements must be completed by this date. 
  • February 12, 2027- The first round of Admissions decisions for Middle School will be released. Decisions will continue through the spring and summer on a rolling basis as space permits.
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Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, St. Catherine’s School is a private, all-girls pre-K, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school. We provide a well-rounded educational experience for girls from communities across Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico and all of central Virginia. St. Catherine’s all-girls educational experience is rooted in more than a century of history and tradition. From our revolutionary past to our dynamic present, St. Catherine’s has always focused on preparing students for a boundless future.