How to Apply

The Admissions team is excited to work with you through the admissions process. Below you will find detailed information about the admissions requirements for students interested in applying to Stuart.

The application for the 2024-2025 school year is now open! Below you will find detailed instructions by division. Contact Admissions at 609.921.6118 to learn about our free waiver code if you start your application by November 1.

If you are still interested in applying for the 2023-2024 school year, please fill out an inquiry form and indicate your level of interest or contact Admissions at 609.921.6118 or admissions@stuartschool.org.

Early Childhood (Co-ed)

Junior Kindergarten (Co-ed)

Apply: Stuart uses the Standard Application Online. Stuart’s school code is 7534. Please complete and submit the Student Biographic Profile and the application fee to activate the remaining application pieces.
Assessment: All Junior Kindergarten applicants are required to meet with the Head of the Early Childhood and Lower School for a group observation. Dates will be posted soon.

Lower School, K-4

Apply: Stuart uses the Standard Application Online. Stuart’s school code is 7534. Please complete and submit the Student Biographic Profile and the application fee to activate the remaining application pieces.
Assessment: All Kindergarten applicants are required to meet with the Head of the Early Childhood and Lower School for a group observation. Dates will be posted soon. Applicants for Grades 1-4 will meet with a member of the Lower School faculty for a formative assessment during their visit day.
Visit: Applicants applying for Grades 1-4 are required to meet with the Head of Early Childhood and Lower School and join us for a full-day visit. Contact Hillary Nastro at hnastro@stuartschool.org or 609.921.6118.

Middle School, 5 -8

Apply: Stuart uses the Standard Application Online. Stuart’s school code is 7534. Please complete and submit the Student Biographic Profile and the application fee to activate the remaining application pieces.
Interview: Applicants for Grades 5-8 are required to meet with a member of the Admissions Team. Parents will also have the opportunity to meet with a team member. Contact Hillary Nastro at hnastro@stuartschool.org or 609.921.6118.
Visit: Students are required to join us for a campus visit during the school day. The Admissions Team will match each applicant with a student in their current grade for a full-day visit. Contact Hillary Nastro at hnastro@stuartschool.org or 609.921.6118.
Testing: Applicants for Grade 5-8 are required to submit standardized testing as part of the application process. The SSAT is preferred, though the ISEE or ERB are also acceptable. Information regarding the SSAT can be found at www.ssat.org. If you choose to submit testing other than the SSAT, please send the results directly to the Admissions Office at admissionsoffice@stuartschool.org.

Upper School, 9- 12

Apply: Stuart uses the Standard Application Online. Stuart’s school code is 7534. Please complete and submit the Student Biographic Profile and the application fee to activate the remaining application pieces.
Interview: Applicants for Grades 9-12 are required to meet with a member of the Admissions Team. Parents will also have the opportunity to meet with a team member. Contact Hillary Nastro at hnastro@stuartschool.org or 609.921.6118.
Visit: Students are required to join us for a campus visit during the school day. The Admissions Team will match each applicant with a student in their current grade for a full-day visit. Contact Hillary Nastro at hnastro@stuartschool.org or 609.921.6118.
Testing: Applicants for Grade 9-12 are required to submit standardized testing as part of the application process. The SSAT is preferred, though the PSAT or SAT are also acceptable. Information regarding the SSAT can be found at www.ssat.org. If you choose to submit testing other than the SSAT, please send the results directly to the Admissions Office at admissionsoffice@stuartschool.org.

International Applicants

Stuart is pleased to offer admission to international applicants. International student applicants are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and have scores sent directly to the Admissions Office at admissions@stuartschool.org.

If you are unable to complete the TOEFL, or you prefer to submit other standardized testing, please contact the Admissions Office.

Weekly Webinar: Application 101

Wednesdays at 12:30 PM

A 30-minute conversation with Stuart Admissions on the process of applying to Stuart and an independent school. We will demystify the independent school application process by identifying important questions for your family to ask at the beginning of the process and factors to consider when visiting schools.

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Affording Stuart

As part of the Sacred Heart network of schools, we are proud of our commitment to providing an education that is both exceptional and accessible. Since we opened our doors in 1963, we have offered tuition assistance to families who otherwise could not afford a Stuart education for their daughters. Currently, more than 40% of our students in grades K - 12 receive some sort of support to attend Stuart.

Tuition and Financial Aid

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Application Deadline: January 15, 2024

Notification Deadline: March 10, 2024

Deposit Required By: April 1, 2024

TOURS

Stuart is pleased to welcome applicants and their parent(s) and/or guardian(s) for personal tours. Please contact admissions@stuartschool.org to schedule a time.

OPEN HOUSE & events

Fall Admission Open House, Saturday, October 14, 2:00-4:00 PM

Winter Admission Open House, Saturday, November 11, 1:00-3:00 PM

School Fairs

Connect with Stuart Admissions at school fairs in the Greater Princeton area, including Bucks County, PA.

High School Information Night
Thursday, September 28
6:30 to 8:00 PM
Saint Andrew Catholic School
51 Wrights Rd
Newtown, PA 18940

ask a parent ambassador

Get to know Stuart best from those who are experiencing it first-hand! Connect with Head Parent Ambassador Ed Trzaska (father of Maddi, Grade 6) at trzaska2000@hotmail.com.

Questions?

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