Lower School (Grades 1 - 4)

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

Supplemental Online Forms:
  • Parent/Guardian Statement
  • Request for Testing Form
  • Transcript Release Form

Transcripts and Recommendation Forms:
  • Current Teacher Recommendation
  • Administrative Recommendation
  • Transcripts for two prior years (where applicable)
  • Current year report for Marking Periods 1 and 2 or Trimester 1
WPPSI-IV or WISC-V Testing: This is an individually administered assessment that measures the cognitive abilities of young children. There is a fee for this assessment. 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 Request for Testing Form. 

Applicant Visit: As part of the application process, applicants are invited to join at Lower School classroom for a Visit Day from 8:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (including lunch). During this visit, your daughter will complete the Grade-Level Admissions Assessment. Visit Days are scheduled in January and February and on an as-needed basis thereafter.

Important Dates & Deadlines
  • October 16, 2026, 9:30-11:30 a.m.- Lower School (EL - Grade 4) Admissions Program, parents only
  • November 13, 2026, 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Lower School (EL - Grade 4) Admissions Program, parents only
  • January 1, 2027 - Priority Application Deadline - ensures consideration in the 1st round of decisions
  • February 12, 2027- Begin releasing admissions decisions. Decisions will continue through the spring and summer on a rolling basis as space permits.
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6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23226
804-288-2804
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.