The tradition of Catholic Education in the Mankato area began in 1865 with the establishment of the first Catholic parish school, SS. Three more elementary schools became part of the picture: Holy Rosary (1925); St. John the Baptist (1942); and St. Joseph the Worker (1958). In 1969 all parish school 7th and 8th graders combined in a new educational venture, Fitzgerald Middle School. Joseph and St.
John merged in 1973. Good Counsel Academy closed in 1980. Loyola Catholic School has evolved as the parish elementary schools, Fitzgerald Middle School, and Loyola High School consolidated into one system, Mankato Area Catholic Schools Inc, in 1990. In 2006 our school system continued on its journey when we were renamed Loyola Catholic School. Today we continue to be supported by four parishes: Holy Rosary, St John the Baptist, Ss. Peter and Paul and St Joseph the Worker, as well as the School Sisters of Notre Dame. At Loyola, we promise to guide students toward their full potential, walk with them in faith and equip them to lead and serve. For more information on LCS, please visit our website: https://loyolacatholicschool.org/
