Frequently Asked Questions

Catholic schools can seem expensive compared to other school options. While the cost of tuition is an investment in your child’s future and success, there are select financial support and scholarships available based on family financial needs and student merit. To learn more, please get in touch with an individual school by searching using our School Finder.

Absolutely. We encourage attending an open house or schedule a tour to learn more about the unique programs and qualities at our individual schools. You can find an upcoming open house using our Open House Finder. To apply, you can visit the school website for details or call the school directly using the phone number available in the School Finder or Open House Finder.

It’s not too late! Our schools that offer preschool, transitional kindergarten, and elementary grades do not have strict application deadlines. If there are openings available, we welcome interested parents and students year-round. High school applications are due in January and admissions decisions are made in February. Please use our School Finder to locate and contact a school for details.

All are welcome! Catholic schools are open to people of all faith practices and backgrounds. The beliefs and virtues of Catholicism are present in everything we do, but we foster an environment of critical thinking where any student can grow and thrive.

At our Catholic schools, the curriculum balances traditional academics with faith formation. The specific programs vary by school, but we place equal emphasis on developing the minds and hearts of our students. Student are invited to participate in the sacraments such as mass and confession and learn about the core beliefs, truths, and teachings of the Catholic faith.

Based on our recent survey of Catholic school parents in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura, parents are much more satisfied with Catholic schools than public schools, charter schools, and other private schools. The top things they appreciate about Catholic education are the focus on character development, strong academics, committed teachers and staff, safe and supportive community, and individual attention that students receive.

Yes. Catholic school students outperform their public-school counterparts on almost every measure, if not immediately, then over time — and Catholic schools accomplish this at just two-thirds the cost.

Yes. Many of our students come from circumstances. We provide opportunities for financial aid.

Yes. Catholic schools are not just buildings. They’re communities. Administration, faculty, staff, and students work together for the common good. This collaborative approach fosters open communication and genuine care and concern for all members of the school community. With typically smaller class sizes, our schools are better able to provide a safe, structured environment and ensure that all students receive the attention they need. And, of course, all our properties must observe the same or greater safety codes and security procedures as other schools.

Catholic schools are grounded in the Roman Catholic faith; this lived presence of the faith is off-limits in public schools. We embrace a faith and/or ethical dimension in every subject we teach. We can teach Truth in its fullness. Beyond meeting the academic needs of our students, we tend to our students’ spiritual health and growth, as well.

Yes, and they surpass them. Our teachers are well prepared, intellectually engaged, and thoroughly trained in the best classroom methods.

Yes. Catholic school students are far more likely to go on to college than their peers in other schools. The Catholic curriculum is designed to meet and/or exceed the entrance requirements for state and private colleges and universities. Our students consistently score higher in every objective measurement of aptitude and achievement. Our alumni lead impressive lives. We care for character, and that is often a competitive edge.

In every generation, Catholics have excelled in the fields of science and technology. They benefit from the Church’s tradition of inquiry, respect for human thought, and regard for God’s creation. The founders of the fields of chemistry, astronomy, genetics, geology, paleontology, and computer science were Roman Catholics, as was the physicist who first proposed the Big Bang Theory.

Because the faith emphasizes matters of spirit, the Church has always been a patron of the arts. Catholic school students are prepared to appreciate the rich traditions in painting, sculpture, literature, and music — whose greatest works have often been dedicated to God.

Yes. We celebrate diversity in all of our schools. The word Catholic means universal, and we strive to make every child welcome in all our classrooms, playgrounds, and lunchrooms. A Catholic school is a close-knit community; there is a place for everyone, regardless of income, ethnicity, or race.

We'd love to get in touch. Please use our School Finder for the email and phone number of our school staff.