Admissions
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I apply for the 2025-26 school year?
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open on Thursday, November 7 and close on November 22.
What documents do I need to apply?
During the application process, you will need to provide the following documents for your applicant: a non-refundable $150 application fee, birth certificate, Baptismal certificate (even if they were Baptized at MBS), immunization record or waiver, and, if applicable, report cards, standardized test scores, and/or custody information.
Can I take a tour of the campus?
We would love to have you visit our campus! To register for a tour, please click here.
How old must my child be to enter Pre-Kindergarten?
Students applying for Pre-Kindergarten must turn four years old on or before September 30 of the year they begin the program.
How old must my child be to enter Kindergarten?
Students applying for Kindergarten must turn five years old on or before September 30 of the year they begin the program.
How much does tuition cost?
Information on tuition and fees for 2024-25 can be found here.
What are your acceptance criteria?
The schools of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at its school. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
In circumstances where space is limited, students will be accepted in the following priority:
- Currently enrolled students whose families practice their faith and are Identified Offertory Givers (IOG)
- Siblings of currently enrolled students (MBS parishioners must be IOG and meet yearly volunteer requirements. Out-of-parish or non-Catholic families must meet yearly volunteer requirements.)
- Catholic students of parishioners who are IOG
- Catholic students of parishioners transferring from another Catholic school who are IOG
- Students of Catholic families residing in another parish who practice their faith and are IOG
- Students of families of other faiths identified as members of their church
Whom can I contact if I have more questions about admissions?
If you have any questions about the admissions process, please email Penne Leier at PLeier@mbsbr.org