Application Process
Thank you for your interest in St. Paul's Lower School!
Your child's time at St. Paul’s will be one of the most meaningful experiences of their life, and this journey begins with the admissions process. We invite you to review the steps below if you are interested in applying for Pre-K through Grade 4.
If you would like to apply to our preschool program, please contact preschoolinfo@stpaulsmd.org or call 410-823-0061.
We look forward to introducing you to all our community has to offer!
Questions? Please contact our admissions office at 410-821-3060.
SUBMIT INQUIRY FORM
ASAP
Complete the inquiry form to receive our admissions brochures and to be added to our database for future mailings and admissions process notifications.
attend Parent Information Session
(Not required)
Friday, Oct 11, 9 to 11 a.m.
Monday, Nov 11, 9 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec 4, 9 to 11 a.m.
Friday, Jan 10, 9 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday, April 23, 9 to 11 a.m.
SUBMIT APPLICATION
DUE BY DECEMBER 15
(Required)
Complete the application online with a $50 fee (domestic) by December 15.
- The application fee is waived for all siblings at The St. Paul's Schools and alumni.
SUBMIT TEACHER REFERRAL FORMS
DUE BY JANUARY 15
(Required)
These forms may be sent to the student’s school electronically through their account in School Admin.
- Pre-K & Kindergarten: Submit Referral Form to your current teacher
- Grade 1: Submit Referral Form to your current teacher, and your 2023–2024 teacher.
- Grades 2–4: Submit Referral Form to your current teacher, and your 2023–2024 teacher.
FAX: 410-427-0380
SUBMIT TRANSCRIPT REQUEST
DUE BY JANUARY 15
(Required)
Complete this form to authorize your school to release your transcripts to St. Paul’s. (Grades 1–4)
These forms may be sent to the student’s school electronically through their account in School Admin.
FAX: 410-427-0380
schedule APPLICANT assessment
(Required)
Applicants to pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade will schedule an assessment beginning in mid-October.
Applicants to grades 2–4 are invited to test at St. Paul’s on Saturday, January 11, 2025. If you are unable to attend, you may sign up for an assessment date at another school. Please be sure to ask the school to share the assessment scores with St. Paul’s. We will also be happy to share the assessment results with other schools.
NOTE: If submitting a late application, please email SPPLadmissions@stpaulsmd.org to inquire about assessments.
schedule APPLICANT VISIT DAY
(Grades 2–4)
Please call or email the admissions office to schedule a date for the the applicant to visit. Visit days are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on regular school days, between October and December.
schedule a parent conversation
(Required)
For pre-k, kindergarten, and first grade, please schedule the parent conversation after the applicant’s assessment. For Grades 2–4, please schedule the parent conversation after the applicant’s visit or assessment.
Please email SPPLadmissions@stpaulsmd.org or call 410-821-3060 to schedule a time to meet with your admissions advisor.
Tuition Assistance
DUE BY DECEMBER 15
Grades K through 4
Applications for tuition assistance for the 2024-25 school year will be accepted beginning in October and are due by December 15, 2024. Applications should be completed online here. Our SSS School Code is 6892. For more information, please contact Rachel Kincer, chief financial officer, at 443-632-1030 or tuitionassistance@stpaulsmd.org.
In addition, St. Paul's will offer a virtual Tuition Assistance Workshop on Tuesday Nov. 12, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact your Admissions Advisor to learn more.