Admissions for Junior Kindergarten Through 8th Grade Families
St. Mary Catholic School in Walnut Creek welcomes families seeking a caring JK-8 community where children are challenged academically, supported personally, and formed in faith.
General Admissions Information
Thank you for your interest in St. Mary Catholic School, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California
St. Mary Catholic School is a faith-filled community of educators and families who believe in providing a quality Catholic education for Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade students.
The faculty and staff foster an atmosphere which supports academic excellence, lifelong service and responsible citizenship. St. Mary Catholic School enables children to graduate with the skills and values necessary to meet the challenges of our changing world while living out the gospel message of Jesus Christ.
Please schedule a campus tour to learn more about the many opportunities that St. Mary Catholic School can offer to your child. We look forward to meeting your family.
EMAIL stmary@ st-mary.net FOR INFORMATION
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY: The Catholic schools in the Diocese of Oakland, mindful of their mission to be witnesses to the love of Christ for all, admit students of any race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools.
The Catholic schools in the Diocese of Oakland do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation or disability in the administration of educational policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.
Tuition Management System
FACTS Management is the nation’s leading tuition payment plan provider for private and faith-based schools. FACTS allows families to budget their tuition and the process is simple, convenient and secure.
All St. Mary Catholic School families will be invited to sign up to use FACTS. St. Mary School will bill and collect tuition, registration, Kids Club fees, incidental expenses, and other fees through FACTS. Enrolling online is simple and secure.
FACTS enrollment will be available upon receiving your FACTS invitation sent via email. Please check your email for your FACTS invitation approximately one week after your online registration is complete.
For questions, please contact Peggy Mulligan, school bookkeeper, at (925) 935-5054, or FACTS at (866) 441-4637. FACTS information is also available on the St. Mary Catholic School’s website at: http://st-mary.net/ where you can click on the FACTS link under the Parent tab.
Financial Assistance
St. Mary Catholic School is committed to making Catholic education affordable to all academically qualified students regardless of financial circumstances. To the extent that our funds permit, financial assistance is available to admitted students whose parents are able to demonstrate financial need, which is determined by a thorough evaluative process beginning with an application through FACTS .
In addition, all students entering private school for the first time may apply for the BASIC FUND.
Furthermore, families can apply to FACE - Family Aid - Catholic Education for the Diocese of Oakland
All Applications for FACE and BASIC financial aid for 2026-27 are due no later than March 31.
FACTS Q&A Information Link
Tuition and Fee Schedule
St. Mary Catholic School, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, CA partners with financial assistant programs through the Oakland Diocese.
Steps to Complete the Admissions Process
Download the Admission Process document.
Submit an application online AND supporting documents
Submit required documents and once all of the required documents have been received, our office manager will contact you with instructions regarding a date for testing and an interview as well as answer any other questions you may have.
Campus Tour
Parents are encouraged to contact the School Office to arrange a campus tour. These tours can be scheduled daily. Parents are invited to join us for community events throughout the year, as well as Mass on the first Friday of each month at 8:15 a.m. Please contact the school office to find out about upcoming community events.
How to Apply
Welcome to St. Mary Catholic School, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County. Please see below for the student application procedure.
Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)
Recognized in Parents Press - Winner of Best Faith-Based Elementary School for 2024.
Christ-centered learning and sacramental preparation
Professional and nurturing faculty and staff
Challenging and enriching curriculum
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) principles integrated into academic instruction
Innovative resources to support student learning
Differentiated and small group learning instruction
Extended care in the morning and afternoon with enrichment activities
Strong parent-school and parish community
Why St. Mary?
Thank you for your interest in St. Mary Catholic School, Walnut Creek, East Bay, California
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