Loyola Catholic School in Mankato, MN is a leading educational institution that embraces faith, academic excellence, and service. With a rich history dating back to 1865, when the School Sisters of Notre Dame established the first Catholic parish school, Loyola Catholic School has evolved into a comprehensive preschool through grade 12 system known as Mankato Area Catholic Schools (MACS) in 1990. In 2006, MACS was renamed Loyola Catholic School.

At Loyola, students embark on a faith journey and benefit from a curriculum that integrates Catholic, Christian values. While rooted in the Catholic tradition, Loyola welcomes students of all faiths, fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that promotes mutual respect and understanding. Loyola Catholic School is committed to academic excellence, continuously improving through the implementation of assessment data and collaboration with the Diocese of Winona-Rochester.

The school is dually accredited by Cognia and the Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (MNSAA). With a dedicated staff, Loyola offers a range of programs and services, including preschool, elementary, and secondary education, counseling services, technology integration, athletics, fine arts, and various co-curricular activities. Loyola Catholic School stands proudly as a symbol of the enduring Catholic education legacy in the Mankato area and is supported by local parishes and the School Sisters of Notre Dame