About Us

Pacelli Catholic Schools is a private, PreK–12 Catholic school system serving Austin, Minnesota, and surrounding communities. The school provides early childhood education, elementary, middle school, and high school programs all within one coordinated campus system.

Rooted in the Catholic tradition, Pacelli focuses on academic excellence, faith formation, and community service. Students are educated in a Christ-centered environment that emphasizes moral development, leadership, and academic achievement. The school integrates daily religion instruction, weekly Mass participation, and faith-based activities into the curriculum while also offering strong core academics in math, science, language arts, and social studies.

Pacelli also provides extracurricular opportunities including athletics, fine arts, clubs, and service programs designed to help students develop leadership skills and community involvement. The school’s mission emphasizes forming well-rounded students who are prepared for college, careers, and lifelong service to others.

As the only Catholic PreK–12 school system in Mower County, Pacelli serves as a central educational and faith-based institution for Catholic families and others in the region seeking private education grounded in Christian values.