FAQs

Our Pre-K3 program is an all-day program.

Yes. The elementary school is co-ed and boys are enrolled in our academy from Pre-K 3 through 5th grade. We also have many co-ed after-school sports and activities.

Boys typically attend one of the Catholic/private middle schools after 5th grade and become leaders at their new schools.

Yes. Our second graders are prepared for first reconciliation and first communion.

No. Loretto Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or religion, and is accepting of all cultural backgrounds.

Yes. Loretto Academy has always believed that students learn best in small class sizes. Our teachers can tailor lessons to meet students’ needs and build meaningful relationships, fostering a supportive learning environment. In the elementary school, teacher aides and support staff further enhance this environment by providing additional support to meet student needs.

Yes. Academic research has shown that young women develop stronger leadership, public speaking, and independent critical thinking skills in single-sex learning environments.

Yes. All of our faculty hold at least a bachelor’s degree, and more than half have earned a master’s degree. Additionally, some faculty members hold advanced degrees such as an M.D., M.B.A., or Ph.D. We adhere to the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department’s teacher qualification standards, ensuring that all faculty meet or exceed the required qualifications.

It depends on the size of the class and the grade level. Please note that we rarely accept students in 12th grade. Some classes may also be full at the start of the year, and interested students are placed on a waitlist.

Yes. Approximately 30% of our students receive tuition assistance and/or scholarships.

Yes. We have had several of our students receive full academic and athletic scholarships. They have gone on to Rice University, Our Lady of the Lake, Yale, Adams State at Colorado, West Texas A&M, and Odessa College. We compete in TAPPS and in District 1-5A.

Yes. In our all-girls high school, we have AP, Pre-AP, and Honors courses. Many of our students in these classes receive college credit due to their high AP tests scores.

No, we do not provide housing. The boarding school closed in 1974.

All Loretto employees and volunteers are required to be VIRTUS-certified, pass a background check, and must wear their Loretto ID at all times. Our doors are locked at all times and are monitored by cameras. Individuals must be let into the building and all visitors are required to check in at the school office.