Information for prospective families

Curious why Saint Catherine Labouré School was voted “Best and Favorite Catholic School in the South Bay” time and again? We invite you to visit our campus, meet our dedicated teachers and administration, and observe our classrooms in action. Experiencing our learning environment firsthand is the best way to see if SCL is the right fit for your child.

Applications for Fall enrollment open on January 1, 2026. Following the winter enrollment season (January–March), we offer rolling admissions when space is available.
Personalized school tours are available throughout the year by appointment. To schedule a visit, please visit our Tour SCL page or call the school office at (310) 324-8732 or email us at [email protected].

We will  host an Information Night in January to provide families with an overview of our programs and community, including tuition details, our comprehensive curriculum, and the many ways we support your child’s educational and spiritual journey.

Preschool through Kindergarten Information Night is Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6pm-- RSVP here
1st Grade through 8th Grade Information Night is Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6pm--RSVP here

Below you will also find helpful information about our admissions process, timelines, and requirements. We look forward to partnering with your family and supporting your child’s academic and personal growth.

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Application  Timeline

Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year will open on January 1, 2026. and are accepted year-round as space allows.

Families planning to enroll for the upcoming fall school year may begin submitting applications in January.

Assessment testing is typically scheduled in late February and first round of applicants are assessed through March.

Completed applications are reviewed and prioritized in the order they are received, once all requirements are met. We encourage families to apply early, as space may be limited.                  

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Admission Requirements by Grade

Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Transitional Kindergarten is part of St. Catherine Labouré School and is a full day program from 7:55am-3:15pm Mon-Thur and 7:55am-12:45pm Fridays.

• Applicants must be 4 years of age by September 1
• A Readiness Assessment Test is required for enrollment to determine social and physical age appropriate readiness

 Download the Early Education program presentation pdfs here                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten program offers a nurturing,  full day program from 7:55am-3:15pm Mon-Thur and 7:55am-12:45pm Fridays designed to build strong academic and social foundations.

• Applicants must be 5 years of age by September 1st
• Students will be required to take a Kindergarten Assessment Test to determine school readiness

Download the Early Education program presentation pdfs here
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Grade 1

• Applicants must be 6 years of age by September 1st

• Students will be required to take a 1st Grade Assessment Test to determine school readiness
• Submit most recent report card, if applicable

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
Grade 2-8

• Applicants must meet age requirements by September 1st
• Submit student's most recent report card for review
• Students will be required to take an Academic Assessment Test
• If you are enrolling from another Catholic school and have student's STAR test results, this may be submitted in lieu of testing (please note, must be STAR/Renaissance test)

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Application & Assessment Process

Once you submit the online application, you will be guided to the next steps, including:

• A link to scheduling your child’s assessment
• Submitting the application fee (please refer to the Tuition page for fees)

After the assessment test is scheduled and completed, the student’s application, test results and report card(if applicable) will be reviewed by our school administration. Families will be notified once an admission decision has been made.

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Acceptance & Enrollment

Families who are offered admission will be asked to:

• Submit a non-refundable registration fee per student within one week as an intent to enroll (See Tuition page for details). This registration fee confirms your child’s space in the accepted grade.

Once the registration fee is received, families will be provided access to our online enrollment system (Gradelink) and asked to complete the enrollment form and submit the following REQUIRED documents:

• Student’s birth certificate
• Baptismal certificate (if Catholic)
• Student's Report of Health Exam Form  completed by a physician (for students entering elementary school for the first time)
• Current immunization records (per California Department of Health Services)
• First Communion certificate (if Catholic and entering above 2nd grade)                                                                                                                                    
• A signed Archdiocese  " Adults Interacting with Minors Guidelines"  document  (Spanish version available here)​

Submitting all documents ensures a smooth and timely enrollment process.  Students cannot be assigned a classroom until all documents have been submitted.

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Admission Priority

Students are considered for admission in the following order:

1. Academic and social readiness
2. Registered and active parishioner at St. Catherine Labouré Church
3. Siblings of a student already enrolled in St. Catherine Labouré School
4. Catholics registered at other Parishes
5. Non-Catholics

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click here for the 2026-2027 Application form