St. Mary School German Village
Admissions at St. Mary School
Each student is welcomed as a valued individual with unique educational, intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical needs and is supported appropriately.
Each student is welcomed as a valued individual with unique educational, intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical needs and is supported appropriately.
As a diocesan school, we believe that faith is the foundation for achievement. Catholic schools cultivate healthy social relationships, supportive and safe environments, and a strong emphasis on values. Let us partner with you in guiding your child to become a respectful, responsible young person. The future is bright, and so are our students.
Over the past decade, our enrollment has nearly doubled. We are thriving. By embracing our community and its surroundings, we have successfully adapted to the educational and environmental challenges of recent years. Our unique culture beautifully reflects the diversity and unity of our Ram community.
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In the admission of children to Saint Mary School, the order of priority shall be as follows, as set by the Diocese of Columbus:
Children from families registered at and actively involved in the sponsoring parish(es)
children with siblings currently/previously enrolled,
children now reaching school age,
children from families newly moved into the parish whose children have been in Catholic
schools where such were available.
Children from non‐participating, Catholic families residing in the parish boundaries with siblings currently
or previously enrolled in the school.
Students whose families are active, practicing members of Eastern Rite Catholic Churches that are in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church (for example, the Maronite, Syro‐Malabar, Ge’ez, Chaldean, and Byzantine Catholic Churches).
Children transferring from other Catholic schools:
from parish schools that are closing
from parishes not offering full K‐8 programs
schools with a waiting list
Children of other, non‐Catholic faith traditions.
2025-2026
November 17-23: Discover Catholic Schools Week
November 20: Open House for Future Rams
November 20: Preschool + Pre-K Applications Open
December 1 – February 2: Re-enrollment of Current Students
December 15: Kindergarten Applications Open
January 26 – February 1: Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
January 26: Transfer Applications Open
February 6: Kindergarten Readiness Assessment
March 1: Round One of Admissions Decisions
May 1: Round Two of Admissions Decisions
October 2025: Waitlist Closes
At Saint Mary School, we are dedicated to providing a challenging and enriching Catholic education to hundreds of students annually. Our commitment to academic excellence, faith, and community is at the heart of everything we do.
Throughout the year, we are proud to host a series of events that not only bring our school family together but also engage the wider community. These events play a crucial role in supporting various programs, including SPICE, TAG, the 8th Grade Trip, and many more. We firmly believe in the power of these gatherings to foster both educational and spiritual growth.
Many of these events are organized in collaboration with our Home & School Association, exemplifying the strong sense of unity within our Saint Mary community.
As you look ahead to the coming year, anticipate an exciting lineup of events that have become cherished traditions at Saint Mary:
– Food Truck Festival
– Spaghetti Dinner
– Christmas Tree Sale
– Fall Mum Sale
– Saint Mary Gala
We encourage you to stay connected and informed by regularly checking our social media pages for updates on upcoming community and school-specific events. Your active participation in these gatherings helps us continue to provide an exceptional Catholic education and foster a welcoming community that we are proud to call Saint Mary School.
Saint Mary School German Village is a proud member of the German Village Business Society. With our caring neighbors/ co-members, we are dedicated to retaining the character and distinction of the past, while creating a thriving and contemporary community in German Village. The German Village Society is a non-profit organization that acts on members’ behalf to preserve our historic neighborhood by educating, providing and supporting our historic neighborhood.
To learn more about the German Village Society and to explore other businesses in our iconic brick streets, please visit their website at: https://germanvillage.com
Saint Mary School is a Co-Ed Roman Catholic Primary School for Pre-School to 8th Grade in Columbus, OH.
700 S. Third Street
Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: 614-444-8994
Fax: 614-449-2853
St. Mary School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities 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, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.