How to Apply
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2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR
2026/2027
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!
Read all admissions process information and access the online application below.
APPLICATION PROCESS 2026/2027
- 1. Preparation and Submission of Application
- 2. Submit Necessary Documents
- 3. Schedule of Screening / Testing
- 4. Decision letters will be emailed March 6, 2026
1. Preparation and Submission of Application
- For the 2026/2027 school year, submit applications anytime between October 1, 2025 and February 4, 2026 to be included in the first round of testing and decisions.
- To begin the online application, click on the 2026/2027 New Student Application button at the bottom of this page (WILL OPEN ON OCTOBER 1, 2025). You must create a separate application for each child you wish to enroll.
- Please call the Admissions Office if you are interested in the 8th grade.
- Application and paperwork are due by February 4, 2026.
- Applications received after the February application deadline will be tested on a rolling basis as space becomes available.
- Please include Mother and Father's information on the application. Use the "ADD CONTACT" button at the bottom to list parents/legal guardians ONLY.
- The $300 application / testing fee per child is non-refundable.
- Click the button below to view important admissions dates.
2. Submit Necessary Documents
Please provide the following documents to StJPII by uploading them on your online application account. Teacher Recommendations should be sent directly to StJPII through mail or email to admissions@jp2.org.
*Immunizations, Report Cards, Test Scores and Teacher Recommendations must be in English.
- Pre-Kindergarten Applicants
- Kindergarten Applicants
- 1st & 2nd Grade Applicants
- 3rd - 7th Grade Applicants
Pre-Kindergarten Applicants
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Release of Records (Click here to download the Form)
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Give one copy to your child's current school or daycare and another copy to StJPII.
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1 Teacher Recommendation (Click here to download the Form)
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Current Report Card or Progress Report (if available)
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Current Immunization Record in English from Physician / Health Clinic
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The record must include a date for the immunizations and a doctor’s signature or stamp.
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A “My Chart” record must be signed by the doctor.
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An “Immutrack” record must be signed by the doctor.
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Immunization Requirements is applicable to all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The only exception to the foregoing requirement is a medical exemption. Please read the Archdiocese Immunization Policy by clicking here.
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Catholic applicants – Baptismal Certificate
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Required to be considered Catholic in the admissions process.
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Visa or LPR card is required if child does not have a United States birth certificate
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Birth Certificate
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You will need to bring your child’s OFFICIAL ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE to sign in on testing day.
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Kindergarten Applicants
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Release of Records (Click here to download the Form)
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Give one copy to your child's current school or daycare and another copy to StJPII.
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1 Teacher Recommendation (Click here to download the Form)
-
Current Report Card or Progress Report (if available)
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Current Immunization Record in English from Physician / Health Clinic
-
The record must include a date for the immunizations and a doctor’s signature or stamp.
-
A “My Chart” record must be signed by the doctor.
-
An “Immutrack” record must be signed by the doctor.
-
Immunization Requirements is applicable to all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The only exception to the foregoing requirement is a medical exemption. Please read the Archdiocese Immunization Policy by clicking here.
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-
Catholic applicants – Baptismal Certificate
-
Required to be considered Catholic in the admissions process.
-
-
Visa or LPR card is required if child does not have a United States birth certificate
-
Birth Certificate
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You will need to bring your child’s OFFICIAL ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE to sign in on testing day.
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1st & 2nd Grade Applicants
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Release of Records (Click here to download the Form)
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Give one copy to your child's current school and another copy to StJPII.
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1 Teacher Recommendation (Click here to download the Form)
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Report Cards - Current Year, Last Year
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Current Immunization Record in English from Physician / Health Clinic
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The record must include a date for the immunizations and a doctor’s signature or stamp.
-
A “My Chart” record must be signed by the doctor.
-
An “Immutrack” record must be signed by the doctor.
-
Immunization Requirements is applicable to all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The only exception to the foregoing requirement is a medical exemption. Please read the Archdiocese Immunization Policy by clicking here.
-
-
Catholic applicants – Baptismal Certificate
-
Required to be considered Catholic in the admissions process.
-
-
Visa or LPR card is required if child does not have a United States birth certificate
-
Birth Certificate
-
You will need to bring your child’s OFFICIAL ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE to sign in on testing day.
-
3rd - 7th Grade Applicants
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Release of Records (Click here to download the Form)
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Give one copy to your child's current school and another copy to StJPII.
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2 Teacher Recommendations (Click here to download the Form)
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One from current Math teacher and one from current Language Arts teacher.
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Report Cards - Current Year, Last Year, Two Years Ago
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Standardized Test Scores - Last Year, Two Years Ago
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Current Immunization Record in English from Physician / Health Clinic
-
The record must include a date for the immunizations and a doctor’s signature or stamp.
-
A “My Chart” record must be signed by the doctor.
-
An “Immutrack” record must be signed by the doctor.
-
Immunization Requirements is applicable to all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The only exception to the foregoing requirement is a medical exemption. Please read the Archdiocese Immunization Policy by clicking here.
-
-
Catholic applicants – Baptismal Certificate and First Communion Certificate
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Required to be considered Catholic in the admissions process.
-
-
Visa or LPR card is required if child does not have a United States birth certificate
-
Birth Certificate
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You will need to bring your child’s OFFICIAL ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE to sign in on testing day.
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3. Schedule of Screening / Testing
- Submit the online application and required documents by the deadline in order for your child(ren) to be included in our first round of testing and decisions. First round of admissions testing will be held in February 2026 and you will be e-mailed your child(ren's) testing time on February 9, 2026.
- Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Screening - we ask that you allow 1 to 1-1/2 hours. These are age-appropriate developmental assessments for Concepts, Language and Motor Skills.
- 1st Grade Testing - we ask that you allow 1 to 2 hours. These tests are grade-appropriate nationally-normed entrance tests.
- 2nd - 8th Grade Testing - we ask that you allow 3 hours. These tests are grade-appropriate nationally-normed entrance tests.
4. Decision letters will be emailed March 6, 2026
- For all applicants testing in February, decision letters will be emailed on March 6, 2026 at 4:00PM.
- For all applicants testing after February, decision letters are emailed within 2 weeks.
- If accepted, tuition is due IN FULL within 2 weeks of initial acceptance date unless going through our tuition loan program.
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Applicants are considered for acceptance to St. John Paul II Catholic School using the following criteria:
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By September 1 of the school year applying for, the child must be four (4) years of age to enroll in
Pre-Kindergarten, five (5) years old to enroll in Kindergarten, and six (6) years old to enter First Grade. -
All PreK and Kindergarten students must be fully toilet-trained. No pull-ups or diapers will be allowed.
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When all other enrollment criteria are equal, Catholic applicants and/or children of alumni will be accepted over non-Catholic applicants, and Christian applicants will be given priority over non-Christian applicants.
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Passing grades of “C” (78%) or better in all subjects are required for the last 3 academic years.
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Prior standardized test scores of 60th percentile or higher (1st - 7th Grade) are required for the last three academic years.
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PreK and Kindergarten applicants must score 75% or higher on St. John Paul II Catholic School entrance screening. 1st - 7th Grade applicants must score 60% or higher on the entrance exam and demonstrate satisfactory writing skills through their responses to certain parts of the exam.
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Behavior and conduct ratings of satisfactory or better on both report cards and teacher recommendations are required.
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If the Admissions Committee is undecided, the applicant may be asked to meet with the administration or the teachers for an interview.
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Upon acceptance to St. John Paul II, PreK and Kindergarten students MUST re-test annually and meet appropriate percentiles of 75% or above to advance to the next grade.
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Students that receive a “Provisional Acceptance” letter will be required to attend StJPII’s Summer Enrichment Program in June. Registration for the Summer Enrichment Program opens on our website in January.
Click below to access the online application.
2025/2026 SCHOOL YEAR
The 2025/2026 New Student Application is Open for 2ND GRADE ONLY
If you are seeking admission for a grade level other than 2nd Grade for the 2025/2026 school year, click the button below to join our waiting pool.
APPLICATION PROCESS 2025/2026
- 1. Preparation and Submission of Application
- 2. Submit Necessary Documents
- 3. Schedule of Screening / Testing
- 4. Decision Letters
1. Preparation and Submission of Application
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Read all application process details and acceptance criteria below prior to submitting your online application.
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After submitting the online application and non-refundable application fee, you will be contactedto schedule the admissions test and discuss the next steps.
- To begin the online application, click on the 2025/2026 - 2ND GRADE ONLINE APP button at the bottom of this page. You must create a separate application for each child you wish to enroll.
- Please include Mother and Father's information on the application. Use the "ADD CONTACT" button at the bottom to list parents/legal guardians ONLY.
- The $300 application / testing fee per child is non-refundable.
2. Submit Necessary Documents
Please provide the following documents to StJPII by uploading them on your online application account. Teacher Recommendations should be sent directly to StJPII through mail or email to admissions@jp2.org.
*Immunizations, Report Cards, Test Scores and Teacher Recommendations must be in English.
- Pre-Kindergarten Applicants
- Kindergarten Applicants
- 1st & 2nd Grade Applicants
- 3rd - 7th Grade Applicants
Pre-Kindergarten Applicants
-
Release of Records (Click here to download the Form)
-
Give one copy to your child's current school or daycare and another copy to StJPII.
-
-
1 Teacher Recommendation (Click here to download the Form)
-
Current Report Card or Progress Report (if available)
-
Current Immunization Record in English from Physician / Health Clinic
-
The record must include a date for the immunizations and a doctor’s signature or stamp.
-
A “My Chart” record must be signed by the doctor.
-
An “Immutrack” record must be signed by the doctor.
-
Immunization Requirements is applicable to all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The only exception to the foregoing requirement is a medical exemption. Please read the Archdiocese Immunization Policy by clicking here.
-
-
Catholic applicants – Baptismal Certificate
-
Required to be considered Catholic in the admissions process.
-
-
Visa or LPR card is required if child does not have a United States birth certificate
-
Birth Certificate
-
You will need to bring your child’s OFFICIAL ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE to sign in on testing day.
-
Kindergarten Applicants
-
Release of Records (Click here to download the Form)
-
Give one copy to your child's current school or daycare and another copy to StJPII.
-
-
1 Teacher Recommendation (Click here to download the Form)
-
Current Report Card or Progress Report (if available)
-
Current Immunization Record in English from Physician / Health Clinic
-
The record must include a date for the immunizations and a doctor’s signature or stamp.
-
A “My Chart” record must be signed by the doctor.
-
An “Immutrack” record must be signed by the doctor.
-
Immunization Requirements is applicable to all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The only exception to the foregoing requirement is a medical exemption. Please read the Archdiocese Immunization Policy by clicking here.
-
-
Catholic applicants – Baptismal Certificate
-
Required to be considered Catholic in the admissions process.
-
-
Visa or LPR card is required if child does not have a United States birth certificate
-
Birth Certificate
-
You will need to bring your child’s OFFICIAL ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE to sign in on testing day.
-
1st & 2nd Grade Applicants
-
Release of Records (Click here to download the Form)
-
Give one copy to your child's current school and another copy to StJPII.
-
-
1 Teacher Recommendation (Click here to download the Form)
-
Report Cards - Current Year, Last Year
-
Current Immunization Record in English from Physician / Health Clinic
-
The record must include a date for the immunizations and a doctor’s signature or stamp.
-
A “My Chart” record must be signed by the doctor.
-
An “Immutrack” record must be signed by the doctor.
-
Immunization Requirements is applicable to all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The only exception to the foregoing requirement is a medical exemption. Please read the Archdiocese Immunization Policy by clicking here.
-
-
Catholic applicants – Baptismal Certificate
-
Required to be considered Catholic in the admissions process.
-
-
Visa or LPR card is required if child does not have a United States birth certificate
-
Birth Certificate
-
You will need to bring your child’s OFFICIAL ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE to sign in on testing day.
-
3rd - 7th Grade Applicants
-
Release of Records (Click here to download the Form)
-
Give one copy to your child's current school and another copy to StJPII.
-
-
2 Teacher Recommendations (Click here to download the Form)
-
One from current Math teacher and one from current Language Arts teacher.
-
-
Report Cards - Current Year, Last Year, Two Years Ago
-
Standardized Test Scores - Last Year, Two Years Ago
-
Current Immunization Record in English from Physician / Health Clinic
-
The record must include a date for the immunizations and a doctor’s signature or stamp.
-
A “My Chart” record must be signed by the doctor.
-
An “Immutrack” record must be signed by the doctor.
-
Immunization Requirements is applicable to all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The only exception to the foregoing requirement is a medical exemption. Please read the Archdiocese Immunization Policy by clicking here.
-
-
Catholic applicants – Baptismal Certificate and First Communion Certificate
-
Required to be considered Catholic in the admissions process.
-
-
Visa or LPR card is required if child does not have a United States birth certificate
-
Birth Certificate
-
You will need to bring your child’s OFFICIAL ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE to sign in on testing day.
-
3. Schedule of Screening / Testing
-
After submitting the online application and non-refundable application fee, you will be contacted by the Director of Admissions to schedule the admissions test and discuss the next steps.
-
All admissions testing is held in person at St. John Paul II Catholic School.
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Admissions testing is administered by StJPII teachers and staff and is conducted on paper, not electronically.
- Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Screening - we ask that you allow 1 to 1-1/2 hours. These are age-appropriate developmental assessments for Concepts, Language and Motor Skills.
- 1st Grade Testing - we ask that you allow 1 to 2 hours. These tests are grade-appropriate nationally-normed entrance tests.
- 2nd - 8th Grade Testing - we ask that you allow 3 hours. These tests are grade-appropriate nationally-normed entrance tests.
4. Decision Letters
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Applicants are considered for acceptance to St. John Paul II Catholic School using the following criteria:
-
By September 1 of the school year applying for, the child must be four (4) years of age to enroll in
Pre-Kindergarten, five (5) years old to enroll in Kindergarten, and six (6) years old to enter First Grade. -
All PreK and Kindergarten students must be fully toilet-trained. No pull-ups or diapers will be allowed.
-
When all other enrollment criteria are equal, Catholic applicants and/or children of alumni will be accepted over non-Catholic applicants, and Christian applicants will be given priority over non-Christian applicants.
-
Passing grades of “C” (78%) or better in all subjects are required for the last 3 academic years.
-
Prior standardized test scores of 60th percentile or higher (1st - 7th Grade) are required for the last three academic years.
-
PreK and Kindergarten applicants must score 75% or higher on St. John Paul II Catholic School entrance screening. 1st - 7th Grade applicants must score 60% or higher on the entrance exam and demonstrate satisfactory writing skills through their responses to certain parts of the exam.
-
Behavior and conduct ratings of satisfactory or better on both report cards and teacher recommendations are required.
-
If the Admissions Committee is undecided, the applicant may be asked to meet with the administration or the teachers for an interview.
-
Upon acceptance to St. John Paul II, PreK and Kindergarten students MUST re-test annually and meet appropriate percentiles of 75% or above to advance to the next grade.
-
Students that receive a “Provisional Acceptance” letter will be required to attend StJPII’s Summer Enrichment Program in June. Registration for the Summer Enrichment Program opens on our website in January.