“I chose Catholic school for my child because I wanted her to be well educated, not just academically, but for the spiritual development as well.”
Our 91 vibrant, joyful Catholic schools offer an exceptional experience for every student through academics, extracurriculars and relationships. We accomplish this by:
Educating the whole child
Recognizing the gifts and dignity of each student, Catholic schools are uniquely poised to deliver an excellent education — a formation of the whole student in mind, heart and soul through the light of Jesus Christ.
Mind
High and achievable standards, and extensive study in core subjects prepare students for success throughout their education and life. Because each student is different, our Catholic schools work with them as individuals to help them reach their full potential. Our schools promote the complementarity of faith and reason to engage ideas and a lifelong love of learning.
Heart
Students learn personal responsibility, build leadership skills, develop character and gain confidence. Through developing virtue, students are equipped with the habits necessary for responsible, productive and holy lives. Our Catholic schools encourage students to respond generously to the invitation to serve God, others and the common good.
Soul
Students’ spiritual formation is central to their Catholic education. Through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and participation in His Church, they know their identity and find their ultimate purpose in life.
Being grounded in truth
As an evangelizing mission of the Church, our Catholic schools seek to ensure that students encounter the person of Jesus Christ through sacraments, prayer and spiritual formation. Students come to see and know God’s fulfilling plan for them and the world.
Partnering with parents
Our Catholic schools recognize and respect parents as the primary educators of their children. As such, school leaders, faculty and staff collaborate with families to ensure students’ needs are met. Catholic schools are supportive communities that present a credible witness to Christ’s presence in the world.
“The teachers have a different focus and a different passion that I’ve not experienced before, and I really love the one-to-one attention they give to children.”
Our K-12 students
- 72% Catholic
- 31% students of color
- 13% qualify for free and reduced-price lunch
- 4% are English Language Learners
Benefits
- Appropriate class sizes
- Before- and after-school care
- An excellent, affordable Catholic education
- Extensive fine arts and athletic programs
- Post-secondary opportunities