The Lafayette Catholic School System, centered on Jesus Christ, educates the whole person in a culture that is:

• sustained by Gospel witness and service;
• imbued with a Catholic worldview;
• supported by a community of faith;
• distinguished by academic excellence; and
• committed to student success.

He Shepherds

Christ is centered every day at our schools. Guided by His teachings, our educators imbue a Catholic worldview into their daily lessons. Our students attend Mass weekly, participate in the sacraments, and have daily theology classes.

We Shape

Our highly-qualified staff focuses on educating the whole child. We invite our students to discover who God calls them to be. We are here to supplement the values and work ethic you’re enforcing at home. Each student’s path will be different, but with individual care and attention, our students graduate prepared for life. An LCSS education teaches critical thinking, how to approach a search for truth, and how to create a life that is intentional and purposeful.

They Shine

We see our students succeed, and we celebrate those successes. When our students move on to college, many of them finish within four years with little to no remediation needed. We love to see our alumni make their way into the world with a firm faith foundation, the knowledge to be successful in college and beyond, the drive to persevere, and compassion for their fellow citizens.

An education with a higher purpose.

Our values form the pillars of the education we offer to our students, and the service we contribute to the community.

Grounded in the faith.

Catholic values are at the core of the learning experience here at Lafayette Catholic School System. We strive to impart these teachings to our students throughout the entirety of their time with us. Kindergarten through twelfth grade classes attend weekly Mass and take daily theology classes in our Catholic Faith. Preschool students learn about the lives of saints, have visits from our local priests, and learn Catholic prayers.

A commitment to excellence.

Our robust curriculum caters to students from Preschool to 12th grade. From the early beginnings of reading with the SuperKids learning series to many dual-credit courses offered for our high school students, we’re committed to excellence.

Nurturing an understanding of the self.

It is our belief that personal growth is just as essential to developing character as academic success. Our courses seek to teach students independence and instill in them the confidence to find and follow their passions. We work with students in social-emotional learning and help guide them through an ever-changing world.

Community responsibility.

LCSS is glad to be a part of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana and together we strive to build a community that flourishes in the Catholic faith. We believe these students are the future of our community, and in nurturing their future, we also nurture ours. Students participate in service from the earliest grades, and we believe that “whatever you do for the least of your brothers, you do to me” Matthew 25:20.

Accreditation

Our K-12 schools are accredited through Cognia System Accreditation. St. Francis Early Learning Academy is a Level 3 in Paths to Quality facility.

 Supporting Parishes

St. Ann
Blessed Sacrament
St. Boniface
St. Lawrence
St. Mary Cathedral
St. Thomas Aquinas