Welcome to Saint Patrick Catholic School! We’re delighted by your interest in our school and all we offer to our students and families. Since opening in 1959 as Gainesville’s first Catholic school, we have built a proud history rooted in tradition and community for our Pre-K through 8th grade students. More importantly, we are dedicated to Gospel values, which are at the heart of all we do on campus each day. Our application process is the first step to joining the Panther family. If you have any questions, please contact Kimball Bosko in our admissions office, 352-376-9878 ext. 202. We look forward to meeting you!

Step 1| Visit Us (Optional)

Schedule a tour

Personal tours are available throughout the year and can be scheduled through the link or calling admissions. Students can shadow and be a Panther for a Day. These shadow days take place Monday-Thursday (8:15-2:30) and can be scheduled through our admissions office, 352-376-9878, ext. 202.

Step 2| Gather Documents

The following documents are required with your application for admission:

• Report cards (1st-8th only)

  • Current year-to-date report card

  • Previous year final report card

• Standardized test scores (4th-8th grade only)) 

• Discipline report

• IEP/504 Plan and/or Psychoeducational Evaluation (if applicable)

All new students seeking admission to Saint Patrick Catholic School are required to submit an application through FACTS, complete with the documents listed in Step 2. The application non refundable fee is $35 for all students K-8th, there is no application fee for PreK.

Step 4| Screening 

A screening may be required as part of the admissions process. A notification will be sent via email and a time will be scheduled with a grade level appropriate teacher. 

Step 5| Admissions Decision 

Admissions decisions for all grades will be sent out via email within days of completing the student's screening.

Step 6| Enrollment

Students admitted to Saint Patrick Catholic School for the 2025-2026 school year are required to complete the online enrollment via FACTS and submit the non refundable $350 enrollment fee by the deadline provided on the admissions letter.

* Upon offer of admission you will need a copy of the following documents:

• Birth certificate

• Social Security Card

• Current FL Physical 

• Current FL Shot Record

Step 7| Enrollment Meeting

The State of Florida requires that a private school Principal or Principal’s Designee reviews the school's academic programs and policies, specialized services, code of student conduct, and attendance policies with all new student’s families. Please set an appointment for an Enrollment Meeting.

RE-ENROLLMENT

• Returning students must reserve their spot by paying the re-registration fee each year by the designated deadline.

• All fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.

• Families that do not re-register by the re-enrollment deadline risk giving up their spot(s).           

OFFICE RECORDS

Parents/Guardians must update any change of address, home telephone numbers, cell phone numbers, business phone numbers, e-mail addresses and/or phone numbers of emergency contacts in their Family Portal account. This will guarantee that office records are accurate, complete, and up to date.