Our Lady of Peace Catholic School is building a foundation for life in its students through excellent academics, faith, service, leadership and community. Our small class sizes allow teachers to know each child and personalize their learning. We provide a learning space where each child can develop the gifts and talents given to them by God.
ADMISSIONS & ENROLLMENT
New families, please contact Cathy Bergen in the school office to begin the admissions and enrollment process for the 2022-23 school year.
Enrollment for Preschool-8 will open on Monday, January 29 for the 2024-25 school year.
Preschool
Our Lady of Peace requires that children must be three years of age and toilet trained by September 1st to enroll in preschool. A birth certificate, Baptismal certificate (if baptized), health care summary and immunization records must be presented to the school prior to enrolling.
Kindergarten
State Age Requirements
Minnesota State Law requires that children must be five years of age by September 1st to enroll in kindergarten. A birth certificate and Baptismal certificate (if baptized) must be presented to the school prior to enrolling.
All kindergartners enrolling in Our Lady of Peace for the first time must complete Early Childhood Screening. Immunization Records and Health Records are needed before your child may attend school. Minnesota law requires that schools enforce the immunization law. It is free and includes an immunization review, developmental screening, vision and hearing screening and review of your child's health history. It is done by Minneapolis Public School nurses and can be scheduled by calling
All New Students
Immunization Records and Health Records are needed before your child may attend school. Minnesota law requires that schools enforce the immunization law. First grade through eighth-grade transfer students will also need to complete a record request from your previous school.
Nondiscrimination
Our Lady of Peace Catholic School Ministry admits students of any sex, race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities made available to students in the school ministry. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies and athletic or other school-administered programs.
Enrollment is now open for the
New Families (Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-8)
Thank you for making the decision to apply to Our Lady of Peace School.
Follow the steps below to complete your registration:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year is 218 children in grades preschool through 8th grade with an average class size of 20.
Yes, Our Lady of Peace is accredited by the Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association.
Tuition rates for preschool through 8th grade are located on our Tuition and Fees page under the Registration heading.
Yes! Financial aid is available for application at the time of registration. Contact our school office at
Yes, our environment is welcoming to all denominations and levels of faith.
Yes, both before and after school care is available for Preschool through 8th-grade students.
After school care is available for our Early Learning Program students.
Unfortunately, Our Lady of Peace does not provide morning or afternoon bus service at this time.
We partner with Phoenix Counseling and Minneapolis Public Schools to offer school counseling services to our students.
Special Education services are available through the district based on student needs.
Registration for new ELP families for 2024-2025 opens on January 29, 2024.
Returning families get a short window of registration before it is opened to the public.