Admissions Overview

For 135 years, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School has provided the most recognized academic program in Petaluma. For students, the path to success in high school, college and beyond begins with us.

The best ways to learn more about our school are:


Admissions Process At-a-Glance

Applying to St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School is easy and we are here to help.

Process

Step 1:
Learn about St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School

Transitional Kindergarten-Junior High

We invite you to learn more about our school, curriculum and community. One of the best ways to explore our school is to explore our website, follow us on Facebook and Instagram or schedule a call with our Admissions Coordinator.

  • Explore our website
  • Introduce yourself via phone, email or website
  • Attend an Parent Tour, Open House, or set up a tour of our campus

Parent Tours:This tour is for parents only. We will meet on campus and join our Principal for coffee and conversation. We will then tour the school and step into the classrooms. We will end the tour with some time to answer any questions you may have after seeing our campus.

Open House:We welcome the parents and students to our campus and provide a fantastic opportunity for you and your student(s) to explore their prospective classrooms, meet teachers, and ask any questions you may have.

TK/Kindergarten Admission Events

TK/Kindergarten Parent Tour
TK/Kindergarten Open House

Junior High Admission Events

Junior High Parent Tour:
Junior High Open House

Schoolwide Open House is Sunday, Jan 26th from 10:30-12, please join us for mass at 9 o’clock at SVDP Catholic Church.

Step 2

Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be available on December 1st, 2024.

Priority acceptance (registration) for TK-7th Grade will be given to students who apply prior to December 31st and demonstrate readiness skills.

Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are available for transfer students. The link can be found below or by requesting a copy from our school office

Complete and submit an application for your student.

Download 2025-2026 Student Application

Completed applications, birth certificate copies, and, for grades 1st-8th grade, copies of the last report card, may be delivered to the school office or submitted via email ( info@svelem.org) or fax (707-762-6791).

Step 3:
Student Screening

All incoming students TK-8th grade will participate in a screening process in late February or early March. You will be contacted by our Admissions Coordinator to schedule a screening.

Acceptance

Step 4:
Welcome to St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School

Acceptance letters will be mailed approximately one week following the Student Screening. Once the acceptance decision has been made, families will be invited to meet with the Principal and formally register. Classroom positions are secured by the remittance of a registration fee, and students are ready to attend once their full registration packets (immunizations, tuition contract, etc.) have been completed.