Upper School (Grades 9 - 12)

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 Upper School.
Submit an online application: The first step in the application process is to submit an online application in SaintsNet. 

St. Catherine’s requires supplemental forms and transcripts for each candidate as a part of the application process.

Supplemental Information:
  • Applicant Statement
  • Parent/Guardian Statement
  • Student Video Submission
Transcripts and Recommendation Forms:
  • Math Teacher Recommendation
  • English Teacher Recommendation
  • Administrative Recommendation
  • School Transcript Release, transcripts and current year report cards
Testing: Testing is optional. If you would like to submit test scores (SSAT, PSAT, ISSEE) you will have the opportunity to do that through your SaintsNet checklist. For information on how to register for the SSAT visit ssat.org.

We recommend completing the application by January 15.

Important Dates & Deadlines
  • November 21, 2024, 9-11 a.m. - Admissions Program for Middle and Upper School (Grades 5-11), Parents and Students
  • January 10, 2025, 9-10 a.m. - Admissions Casual Coffee & Campus Tour (grades 5 - 11), Parents and Students
  • January 15  - Priority Application Deadline - ensures consideration in the first round of decisions
  • February 10 - Admissions Casual Coffee & Campus Tour (grades 5 - 11), Parents and Students
  • March 6 - First Round of Grade 9 Decisions (sent electronically at 4 p.m.)
  • March 21 - First Round of Grade 9 Enrollment Contracts Due
Additional admission decisions for Upper School are made on a rolling basis as space permits after March 6.
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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.