Ensuring Educational Excellence
Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis are the premier educational option for families of preschool through 12th grade students in the greater St. Paul-Minneapolis metropolitan area. Our schools help prepare students for life by providing rigorous academics, developing virtue, encouraging recognition of their God-given gifts, and inviting them into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
To ensure that students faithfully receive this high-quality Catholic education, all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese are accredited by Lumen Accreditation. National and state organizations such as the National Council for Private School Accreditation, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, and the Minnesota Department of Human Services recognize Lumen Accreditation as a qualified and credible accrediting association.
Our Catholic schools benefit from this accreditation that promotes best practices in all areas: academic excellence, character development, spiritual growth, governance and financial sustainability. Lumen Accreditation integrates foundational Church teachings on Catholic education and evaluates every aspect of a school in light of its Catholic mission, ensuring we have all-around excellent Catholic schools. This is accomplished through the Archdiocesan Catholic School Study.