Admissions
We’re so glad you’re considering St. Anthony of Padua!
Choosing a school is a big decision, and we want the admissions process to feel simple, personal, and welcoming from the very beginning. We’d love the opportunity to meet your family, show you around, and learn more about your child.
How to Apply
- Visit Us
The best way to get to know St. Anthony is to see our school in action! Schedule a tour with us to explore our classrooms, meet our teachers, and ask questions about life at St. Anthony.
We’ll also be hosting an Open House. Date to be announced!
- Complete Pre-Registration
After your visit, complete the Pre-Registration through the Diocese of Wilmington. This is the first step in beginning your child’s application.
- Submit Your Documents
Once you have completed pre-registration, we’ll guide you through the next steps. You’ll complete additional information online and submit the following documents:
- Birth certificate
- Current vaccine/immunization records
- Most recent physical
- Most recent report card
- Most recent standardized testing results
The required health forms are available on our Enrollment page, with forms provided for the appropriate age groups.
There is also a $75 non-refundable application fee, which should be submitted directly to St. Anthony when you provide your required documents.
- Application Review & Acceptance
Once we have received all required documents, the application fee, and all requested information has been completed, our school will review your child’s application.
You can expect to hear from us by phone or email within two weeks of receiving your completed application materials with an admission decision.
When your child is accepted, we’ll provide the next steps for completing the enrollment process and officially joining the St. Anthony family!
Questions Along the Way?
We’re here to help! If you have questions about the application or enrollment process at any point, please contact our enrollment office at 302-421-3743 ext. 103. We’re happy to walk you through the process and make sure you know what to expect every step of the way.
Non-Discriminatory Policy
All Catholic schools admit students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. St. Anthony of Padua Grade School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin in the educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships and loan programs, athletic or other school-administered programs.
Children entering preschool must be three (3) years of age by August 31.
Children entering kindergarten must be five (5) years of age by August 31. Students will be conditionally accepted into kindergarten with full acceptance contingent upon displayed readiness.
At the time of registration, all new students seeking admission to St. Anthony of Padua Grade School are evaluated and placed on the basis of current standardized test scores and report cards. Students transferring from another Catholic school in the Diocese of Wilmington may be exempt from an entrance evaluation.
All new students will be given a trial period in which to adjust to the school, both socially and academically. If, during this trial period, there are any problems, the parents may decide to withdraw. St. Anthony of Padua Grade School reserves the right to determine whether we are able to meet the student’s needs. Families must notify the school in writing if a student is withdrawn from the school.
