CSCOE (Catholic Schools Center of Excellence) is an independent nonprofit organization that is passionate about Catholic schools and their positive impact. With over 35,000 students, along with families, employees, and local communities benefiting from their work, CSCOE aims to change the narrative surrounding Catholic schools. Over the past two decades, many Minneapolis-St.

Paul area Catholic schools have faced closure or financial struggles. In response, CSCOE conducted an extensive school survey and personally visited every preschool-8th grade school to understand their challenges and opportunities for support. Armed with this information, CSCOE was formed, driven by the vision and generosity of their key funder, the Richard M.

Schulze Family Foundation. CSCOE takes an entrepreneurial and bottom-up approach, working closely with principals and teachers to implement impactful ideas. They seek out the best resources and partners, locally and nationally, to support their schools.

Recognizing the uniqueness of each Catholic school, CSCOE funds solutions that increase system-wide excellence. Join CSCOE in their mission to help Catholic schools grow and thrive, offering exceptional education and a deep sense of faith to future generations