Enrollment Info & Process
Kindergarten - 6th grade
St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic School
General Information
- Kindergarten (Children’s House 3): Montessori-inspired multi-age classroom.
- 1st Grade: Individualized, Montessori-inspired curriculum.
- 2nd-3rd Grade: Transition to conventional classroom models.
- 4th-6th Grade: Project-Based Learning opportunities.
- Service projects for all grades; 6th grade focuses on community service.
- Band program for 5th and 6th grade through LPGE Public Schools.
- Hot lunch and grab-and-go breakfast provided by the public school.
- Title 1 Support Services, ESL, and Speech Therapy offered on-site by LPGE Schools personnel.
- Average class size: 12 students.
- Grades 2-6: One-to-one devices for curriculum support (not replacing textbooks).
Scholarship opportunities
St. Mary’s School has limited income-based scholarships for Kindergarten through 6th grade students through the Kremer Family Foundation and Sponsor-a-Child donations. The Kremer application opens in April for the upcoming school year, while Sponsor-a-Child funds, when available, are distributed on a case by case basis. To apply, families must complete an application with proof of income. If you’re interested, contact the principal to discuss scholarship options.
tuition
To secure a spot for the 2025-2026 school year, request a registration packet, complete the registration form, and submit it along with the $75 registration fee per student. (Wait-listed applications do not submit the registration fee until their application can be accepted).
Five-year-old students (Kindergarten/Children’s House 3) are placed in our Montessori-inspired Children’s House, with tuition based on school rates rather than childcare rates. Please note that spots are limited.
Enrollment Process, Dates & Guidelines
Students in grades K-6 may enroll and begin attending St. Mary’s School at any point during the school year. However, most families enroll for the upcoming school year.
enrollment process
St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic School
2025-2026 Priority Enrollment Opening Dates
January 20, 2025
All ages of St. Mary’s Parish or Catholic families and current school families
February 17, 2025
Kindergarteners of non-parish or non-current school families
March 10, 2025
4 year olds of non-parish or non-current school families
March 31, 2025
3 year olds of non-parish or non-current school families
Note: Enrollment remains open until all positions are filled.
Please contact the school if you have any questions, to receive a packet of enrollment information, or to be put on the waiting list.
Contact us!
Initial inquiries
Call the school office : 320-357-0813
Text us at: 320-460-1647
Email us at: office@stmaryslp.org
NEXT STEPS
Reach out to arrange a phone call from the principal, schedule a tour of the school, or receive a packet of information by email or mail. We can arrange for an interpreter if needed.
During School Hours
school tours
Tours after school hours allow for the most time to visit with the teachers, explore the Children’s House environment, and time to talk with the principal.
After School Hours
Tours during school hours (8 AM to 3 PM) give you an opportunity to meet with the principal, a short visit in the Children’s House, and have a tour of the school.
Please contact the school if you have any questions or want to receive a packet of enrollment information.
St. Mary’s School is a mission of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish. They subsidize our operations, contributing approximately $2,430 per student, including preschool. While you do not need to be Catholic to enroll your child, our staff joyfully works to build and maintain our school’s Catholic culture, with our faith in Jesus Christ permeating classrooms, curriculum and activities throughout the year.
