Begin Your Application

We are currently accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year, although space is limited. Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Since Our Lady of the Elms serves students in Kindergarten through High School, admissions steps and requirements vary by grade level. Please read through your student’s grade band below for instructions on how to apply.

Still interested in transferring for the school year 2025-26? Please contact our Admissions Team for seat availablity at 330-836-9384.

 

  • Students must be 5 years old by September 1. Previous Preschool attendance is highly encouraged.

    1. Application. Parents must complete the Elms Admission Application.

    2. Kindergarten Readiness Screening. The Enrollment team will schedule a screening for your student to determine Kindergarten readiness.

    3. Visit. A Family Tour will be scheduled for your family.

    4. Enrollment. After the screening, the Enrollment Office will provide enrollment paperwork for students ready to attend Kindergarten. A Birth Certificate is required for all applicants.

    5. Financial Aid. EdChoice Scholarship applications are provided with enrollment paperwork. Families seeking additional financial aid must complete a FACTS Grant & Aid application.

    1. Application. Parents must complete the Elms Admission Application. A Family Tour and student Shadow Visit will be scheduled for your family.

    2. Records Request. Records from your student’s current school will be requested. This includes current report card, cumulative final grades, standardized test results, IEP/ETR (if applicable) and attendance & discipline reports.

    3. Visit. A Family Tour and student Shadow Visit will be scheduled for your family.

    4. Enrollment. After records have been received and reviewed, the Enrollment Office will provide online enrollment paperwork to students who are offered placement at the Elms. A Birth Certificate is required for all applicants.

    5. Financial Aid. EdChoice/Jon Peterson Scholarship applications are provided with enrollment paperwork. Families seeking additional financial aid must complete a FACTS Grant & Aid application.

    1. Application. Parents must complete the Elms Admission Application. Students are asked to complete 2 essay prompts. These essays must be in the student’s own words and are included in the application online.

    2. Records Request. Records from your student’s current school will be requested. This includes current report card, cumulative final grades, standardized test results, IEP/ETR (if applicable) and attendance & discipline reports.

    3. Visit. A Family Tour and student Shadow Visit will be scheduled for your family.

    4. Enrollment. After records have been received and reviewed, the Enrollment Office will provide online enrollment paperwork to students who are offered placement at the Elms. A Birth Certificate is required for all applicants.

    5. Financial Aid. EdChoice/Jon Peterson Scholarship applications are provided with enrollment paperwork. Families seeking additional financial aid must complete a FACTS Grant & Aid application.

    1. Application. Parents must complete the Elms Admission Application. Students are asked to complete 2 essay prompts. These essays must be in the student’s own words and are included in the online application.

    2. Testing. Students must take the High School Placement Test.

    3. Records Request. Records from your student’s current school will be requested. This includes current report card, cumulative final grades, standardized test results, IEP/ETR (if applicable) and attendance & discipline reports. Letters of recommendation from teachers will be accepted. This is prompted in the application.

    4. Visit. A Private Tour ad student Shadow Visit will be scheduled for your family.

    5. Enrollment. After records have been received and reviewed, the Enrollment Office will provide online enrollment paperwork to students who are offered placement at the Elms. A Birth Certificate is required for all applicants.

    6. EdChoice/Jon Peterson Scholarship applications are provided with enrollment paperwork. Families seeking additional financial aid must complete a FACTS Grant & Aid application.

    7. Merit Scholarships are available to incoming 9th graders. Please contact Admissions for an application.

    *Current Elms 8th Graders do not need to reapply for high school. Re-enrollment will be offered in January.

    1. Application. Parents must complete the Elms Admission Application. Students are asked to complete 2 essay prompts. These essays must be in the student’s own words and are included in the application. Current high school students do not need to take the High School Placement Test.

    2. Records Request. Records from your student’s current school will be requested. This includes current report card, cumulative final grades, standardized test results, IEP/ETR (if applicable) and attendance & discipline reports. Letters of recommendation from teachers are prompted in the application.

    3. A Private Tour and student Shadow Visit will be scheduled with your family.

    4. Enrollment. After records have been received and reviewed, the Enrollment Office will provide online enrollment paperwork to students who are offered placement at the Elms. A Birth Certificate is required for all applicants.

    5. Financial Aid. EdChoice/Jon Peterson Scholarship applications are provided with enrollment paperwork. Families seeking additional financial aid must complete a FACTS Grant & Aid application.

    6. Merit Scholarships are available to transfer high school students. Please contact Admissions for an application.

    Rising 12th Graders will not be considered for admission to the Elms unless a family is relocating from out of town.

 

Questions? Contact our Admissions Team or 330.836.9384

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Diocesan Timeline for Parish School students applying for High School:

March - May

  1. Attend Open House

  2. Take a Practice HSPT Exam

  3. Schedule a Shadow Day

October - November

  1. Attend Open House

  2. Schedule a Shadow Day

  3. Take a Placement & Scholarship Exam

  4. Apply for Scholarships and Financial Aid

December

Scholarships and financial aid awards announced.

January
Catholic school students will receive the Cleveland Diocese’s application from their 8th grade teacher. List Our Lady of the Elms as your 1st choice.

February
Decision decision letters will be mailed/emailed.