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. Please note: now that the January 15 deadline has passed, Stuart will accept applications based on grade level availability. Please contact us at 609.921.6118 or admissions@stuartschool.org for more information.

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 and join us for a group observation on Tuesday, January 10 or 24, from 9 to 10 AM. Click here to register.

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 and join us for a group observation on Thursday, January 19 or 26, from 9 to 10 AM. Click here to register. 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 encouraged 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 encouraged 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.

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, 2023

Interview: Prior to February 15, 2023

Notification Deadline: March 10, 2023

Deposit Required By: April 10, 2023

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

Join us on Sunday, January 29 at 1 PM for our Open House. Click here to register.

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 5) at trzaska2000@hotmail.com.

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