Admissions Policy

The Catholic schools in the Diocese of Oakland, mindful of their mission to be witnesses to the love of Christ for all, admit students of any race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools.

The Catholic schools in the Diocese of Oakland do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation or disability in the administration of educational policies, scholarships and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.

Elementary Schools - Grades Pre-K- 8

Pre-Schools
Many schools in the Diocese of Oakland have pre-schools, serving children as young as 3 months.

Transitional Kindergarten
To enter Kindergarten, a student must be 5 years of age by September 1st. Some schools offer Transitional Kindergarten for students turning 5 during the school year.

New Families
Some of our elementary schools offer online applications. Follow these steps:

1. Contact the school. Your desired grade may be full!
2. Check the list below for your desired school. If it isn't there, check the school website for application instructions.
3. Click below to apply. This application is for new students only! Returning students should wait for instructions for annual re-registration/re-enrollment.
4. Each application goes to one school only. To apply to another school for the same child, create a new student with a different middle name. You may add the middle name, use a middle initial, or remove the middle name entirely. 

• Apply in English
• Solicitar en Español 

• Apply in English
• Solicitar en Español 

Online applications available for All Saints, Assumption School, Christ the King, Corpus Christi, Holy Spirit, Our Lady of Grace, Queen of All Saints, St. Anthony, St. Bede, St. Catherine, St. Clement, St. David, St. Elizabeth, St. Felicitas, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Isidore, St. Joachim, St. John in San Lorenzo, St. Joseph in Alameda, St. Joseph in Fremont, St. Joseph in Pinole, Saint Leo the Great, St. Mary, St. Michael, St. Paul, St. Perpetua, St. Peter Martyr, St. Philip Neri, and St. Theresa. For all other schools, view the Admissions page on the school website. 

Need a Little Help? This video will walk you through the application process.

Returning Students

The links above are for new students only. For students already enrolled in CSDO Elementary schools, look for a registration email from your school.

High Schools - 9th through 12th Grades

Registration Dates:
Returning Students: January - February
New Students: February - March

Required documents for registration:

• Birth Certificate
• Baptismal Certificate (if applicable)
• Health Record
• Social Security Card
• Previous Report Cards / Standardized Tests (if applicable)

Please contact the individual schools for specific programs and policies regarding admissions.