Admissions FAQ

St. Croix Catholic School serves children from Preschool through Grade 8. Children entering Ark of Angels Preschool must be at least 33 months old by the first day of school and fully toilet trained.

Students can enter the building at 8:00 a.m., and the school day runs from 8:20 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.

We are at 621 Third Street South, in the heart of Stillwater, Minnesota.

Catholic identity is at the heart of an education at St. Croix Catholic School. Students grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, religious instruction, the sacraments, virtue formation, service, and the witness of faithful teachers, Dominican Sisters, and priests. Faith is integrated throughout the school day rather than limited to one class.

Yes. We encourage prospective families to begin by scheduling a tour.

Visit our Admissions page for further information.

Yes. Several tuition assistance opportunities are available. Visit our Tuition and Affordability page for further information.

St. Croix Catholic School students who wish to ride a school bus to and/or from school and live within Stillwater School District #834 are eligible for busing. Please see the Stillwater Area Public Schools transportation page for more information under “Annual Transportation Opt-In” and “Charter and Non-Public School Transportation.”

Yes. St. Croix Catholic School’s Creative Kids Club provides before- and after-school care for students attending St. Croix Catholic School on days when school is in session.

St. Croix Catholic School works to support the intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual growth of each child. Our Resource Support Team assists teachers and students with academic needs, while our Student Support Coordinator walks alongside students and families by offering care, encouragement, and connections to appropriate resources. Learn more about student support

Technology is used carefully and purposefully at St. Croix Catholic School. It serves as a tool to enhance learning and the formation of deep thinkers. At St. Croix Catholic School, technology does not replace books, hands-on work, meaningful conversations, concentration, or personal relationships.

Read about our approach to technology

Yes. Students follow the St. Croix Catholic School uniform and dress-code expectations.

Students at St. Croix Catholic School have access to both breakfast and lunch at school. Breakfast is served from 8:00–8:15 a.m. Staff from Stillwater Public Schools make all the meals at St. Croix Catholic School and also provide management of the nutrition services.

See the school menu

Yes! Mr. Knight is the St. Croix Catholic School mascot.