St. Anselm'S Abbey School

St. Anselm’s Abbey School describes its approach as a rigorous, classical liberal-arts-and-sciences education grounded in the Christian faith, aimed at forming young men intellectually, personally, and spiritually for college and lifelong learning. As a Catholic Benedictine school, it emphasizes education within a monastic community shaped by Benedictine hallmarks such as prayer, community, discipline, humility, hospitality, and service to others.

St. Anselm’s Abbey School encourages families to visit the school (tour/open house) before applying, then submit an online initial application with a $50 processing fee. (saintanselms.org) A completed application file includes English and math teacher recommendations, current and prior-year report cards/transcript, an applicant personal statement, standardized test scores, and an on-campus student-parent interview scheduled through the portal. (saintanselms.org) Testing requirements vary by grade: 6th-grade applicants submit recent standardized tests (e.g., MAP/ERB/Scantron) and also take an on-campus test, while applicants to grades 7–10 must submit SSAT results (the school lists standard SSAT dates for the 2025–2026 year). (saintanselms.org) Key dates shown include a priority application deadline of January 11, 2026; financial aid applications due February 1, 2026; and first-round decision notifications on February 27, 2026 (Upper School) and March 6, 2026 (Middle School). (saintanselms.org) The site does not describe a formal admissions waitlist, but notes that after March 4, 2026 the admissions committee continues reviewing files and making offers as space permits; separately, late financial-aid applications may be placed on a financial-aid waitlist, and on-time/complete submissions are prioritized. (saintanselms.org)