How to Apply to St. Paul’s School
We know that choosing a school is an important decision for your family, and we feel honored that you are considering St. Paul’s. Everything you need to know about the application process can be found below. If you have any further questions about how to apply, please contact Kim Cima, Head of Admissions, at admissions@stpaulshouston.org. If you’d like to visit the school before applying, go to Visit St. Paul’s School.
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how to Apply to St. paul’s school
Please read the following information carefully. *If you’re interested in applying for the waiting list for the current school year, see the “Waiting Lists” section below.
New student registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins on February 3, 2025. A link to the application will be posted here. At that time, please complete the application (typed signature required) and submit it via email to Kim Cima at admissions@stpaulshouston.org. Applications are processed according to the email timestamp.
Two fees are required along with the application:
1) A registration fee of $135 and
2) One month’s tuition for the class of your first preference, which serves as a deposit (see Tuition & Class Schedules for reference). *Please make your class selection based on your child’s age as of August 31, 2025. If your child is placed on a waiting list, the tuition payment will not be processed.
If you are applying for Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten, please see the Teacher Recommendation form, which is required for an application to be considered for placement. This form may be submitted within 2-3 weeks after applying.
Important dates:
February 14th: Deadline for church members to receive priority registration
March 7th: Notification of your child’s status will be emailed to you (whether placed or wait listed)
March 21st: Deadline to decline enrollment, if you do not want the spot you’ve been offered
*Please note: After March 21st the tuition deposit fee becomes non-refundable. If your child is placed and you would like to accept the spot, you do not need to do anything else.
Admission to St. Paul's School, for all applicants, is considered in the following order of priority:
Currently enrolled children
New siblings of currently enrolled children
Members of St. Paul's United Methodist Church (who submit the application by the February 9th deadline)
Open enrollment to the community
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Waiting Lists
At this time, we are still accepting applications to be on the waiting list for the 2024-2025 school year.
2024-2025 New Student Waiting List Application
A waiting list is established once a class is filled. If no space is available at the time you apply, your child will be placed on a waiting list, for a fee of $35. Spaces are filled as they occur, up until February of the school year. Waiting lists DO NOT carry over from year to year. If you remain on the waiting list and your child does not receive a spot, you must reapply the following school year.
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Extended Care
Extended care options are offered at St. Paul’s School, however this option is not guaranteed and is fully contingent on space due to staffing needs. (Enrollment for extended days opens in August, prior to school beginning.)
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Immunizations
As required by the Texas Department of State Health Services, ALL students must have the proper immunizations to be enrolled in St. Paul's School. Immunization records are not required at the time you apply; these are due in August, if your child is placed. Please see the link below for required immunizations and more information. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. We appreciate your understanding!