Admissions Process
New Student First Consideration Application Deadline: 1/29/27
We are now accepting applications for the 2027-2028 school year! After the first consideration deadline, applications will be considered on a rolling admissions basis where space allows.
The Admissions Office is here to answer any questions and help you throughout the process and can be reached at (415) 937-5501 or at admissions@sainthilaryschool.org.
Admissions Process and Requirements - Click Below to Learn More
Kindergarten/TK Admissions
- Kindergarten applicants must be 5 years old on September 1st of the academic year they are applying for.
- Children will be considered as a Transitional Kindergartener (TK) if their 5th birthday occurs between September 2nd and December 2nd of that academic year and they demonstrate a social and academic readiness for our Kindergarten/TK program.
Checklist of Application Requirements:
- Come TOUR our school!
- Online Application with $150 Fee
- Birth Certificate copy and Photo uploaded
- Teacher Recommendation Form mailed or emailed to admissions@sainthilaryschool.org
- Student Kindergarten Assessment:
- Kindergarten/TK applicants will participate in group play and other activities that will allow the children to be observed and evaluated in a playful and informal setting. Our seasoned Kindergarten/TK staff will be evaluating five areas of Kindergarten/TK Readiness: Fine Motor/Gross Motor Skills, Academic Skills (Early Math & Early Literacy Skills), Social/Emotional Skills, Communication/Self-Help Skills, and Cognitive Development. Additionally children are expected to be able to follow directions and transition well.
- While students are participating in the assessment, parents will have an opportunity to meet with our Principal, Dr. Marie Bordeleau.
- A Personal Reference letter from a current or former SHS community member is helpful and strongly encouraged, but not required.
- Baptismal Certificate copy uploaded (from all Christian faiths, if applicable)
Additional Forms for Accepted Students:
Checklist of Application Requirements:
- Come TOUR our school!
- Online Application with $150 Fee
- Birth Certificate copy and Photo uploaded
- Teacher Recommendation Form mailed or emailed to admissions@sainthilaryschool.org
- Current Transcript and Test Scores are to be uploaded or emailed to admissions@sainthilaryschool.org
- Student Assessment/Shadow Day Appointment:
- Once we have received your completed online application and fee, we will contact you to schedule an assessment/shadow day for your student.
- On the scheduled day, students will shadow the class in their current grade for the morning, including recess.
- After the morning shadow visit, the Admissions Team will administer STAR Reading and Math Assessments as well as a writing sample that is to be submitted.
- A Personal Reference letter submitted: a letter from a current or former SHS community member is most helpful if possible, but another personal reference will also be considered.
- Baptismal Certificate copy uploaded (from all Christian faiths, if applicable)
Additional Forms for Accepted Students:
Ready to apply to Saint Hilary School? Click below to access our online application and pay the $150 application fee.
Admission Events:
TK/Kindergarten Information Night: November 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm
| KEY ADMISSIONS DATES for Applying to SHS for the 2027-2028 School Year |
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Rolling applications will be considered if space allows after the first consideration notifications have gone out. |
Saint Hilary School, mindful of its mission to be witness to the love Christ for all, admits students of any race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded to or made available to students at this school.