Admissions Process

Admissions Process

“I loved my time at Providence Academy, but I didn't realize how unique the school is until after I graduated...I found that I was more secure in my faith than the majority of my friends who went to other parochial schools, I was more prepared for the academic rigor of college than most of my friends who went to prestigious preparatory schools, and I was more able to make sound decisions and more capable of living on my own than nearly every one of my peers. I could not be more grateful for Providence's dedication to ‘Faith, Knowledge, and Virtue,’ as the commitment not only to academic development, but spiritual and moral development as well, truly prepared me for the world outside our beautiful yellow halls”. – a Providence alumna

Providence Academy seeks to enroll a student body that is:

  • Committed to learning
  • Of strong moral character
  • Multi-talented with a variety of interests
  • Enthusiastic about a faith-centered community
  • Interested in developing themselves to the fullest in faith, knowledge, and virtue

To be successful in the college-prep rigor at Providence Academy, admissions standards require students to have a transcript or report card showing academics at grade level or above. Students are expected to have a history of positive behavior. Siblings of current students are given priority placement if applications are received by the first round deadline in mid-January.

Admission Criteria

The Admissions Committee takes the following into consideration when evaluating students for admission*: 

  • aptitude
  • academic achievement and readiness
  • emotional and social development
  • motivation
  • interests, talents and extra-curricular activities and achievements
  • cooperation from the family in helping the school meet the needs of the student
  • ability of the school to meet the needs of the student
  • commitment of the student and the family to Christian education and formation

*Pre-Kindergarten students must have reached the age four by September 1 of the year of enrollment.

An applicant’s admissions file must have the following items to be considered complete and ready for review by the Admissions Committee: 

  • Parent and student application with $100 application fee (waived for online applications)
  • Transcript or report cards from the last two years**
  • Teacher recommendation/s** (one from a current teacher for grades Pre-K -5th; one from a Math plus one from an English teacher for grades 6 and above)
  • Parent and student interview
  • Assessment/Entrance exam (Providence Academy assessment for grades Pre-K-5th; ISEE testing for grades 6 and above)

**It is the responsibility of the family to deliver the transcript request and confidential teacher recommendation forms to their student’s current school. The school will prepare the required information and send it directly to our Admissions Office.

Application Review and Notification

Applications received by the priority mid-January deadline will receive notification by early March, provided interviews were completed and supporting documents received by mid-February. Beginning in March, all new applications will be reviewed and applicants notified on a rolling basis until classes are full. Applications for mid-year enrollment are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Wait Pool

 Some grade levels may, at times, be at a maximum enrollment:  applicants for these grades may be placed in a waiting pool. Please note that it is important for applicants to complete all aspects of the admissions process in a timely manner to ensure a timely decision.

Enrollment Contract and Tuition Deposit

Upon acceptance, the Academy issues an enrollment agreement to the parents or legal guardian. A signed enrollment agreement and $750 tuition deposit submitted by the deadline printed on the contract holds a space in the class. Two-thirds of the remaining tuition is due by July 1 of the entering academic year and the final one-third balance is due by December 31. Mid-year enrollees are asked to pay the balance of tuition by the first day of enrollment.

Nondiscriminatory Policy

Providence Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies and financial aid programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.