Welcome to Bethlehem Academy: A Dominican Catholic Prep School
Bethlehem Academy is a community of faith serving students in grade 6-12. Founded in 1865 in the tradition of the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa and now a part of Dominican Veritas Ministries, we focus on the Dominican pillars of prayer, study, community and service. Our Catholic, faith-focused educational environment will challenge you to achieve personal, spiritual and academic excellence while recognizing and encouraging your unique abilities and God-given talents. We invite you to follow in the footsteps of our successful graduates and come be a Cardinal!
Join us Thursday, November 14 from 5:00-7:00pm for our fall admissions open house. Explore our campus and discover how our focus on the pillars of prayer, study, community, and service can help you succeed in school, college, and career. Visit any time from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for a student-led tour of our campus. Meet our students, parents, and staff and learn more about academics, clubs, activities, athletics, application process, and tuition assistance opportunities. Click HERE to sign up in advance. We can't wait to meet you!
****Schedule a Cardinal Visit Day: Be a Cardinal for a Day**** Because we are a Dominican Catholic school, our focus on prayer, study, community, and service means you will maximize your God-given talents in a supportive environment. Spend the day with us and experience the Cardinal advantage for yourself!
Click HERE to sign up!
****Apply Now for 2025-2026: You're Going to Love It Here!**** Click HERE to start your Cardinal journey
2024-2025 Applications for Semester 2 Great things are happening at BA and we are excited to welcome new applicants for the 2024-2025 school year. Online applications are still open. Click below to create an account to fill out our application and start your Cardinal journey! CLICK HEREFOR THE 2024-2025 APPLICATION for Semester 2 transfer
Campus Tours Ready to visit campus and see firsthand how our focus on the Dominican pillars of prayer, study, community, and service can make a difference in your education? Contact us to set up a family tour! Offered Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, please sign up here for your personal campus visit. Questions? Contact Kris at ksauer@bacards.org.
Looking for Tuition Assistance Information? Learn more HERE.
- Why Bethlehem Academy? - We invite you to watch the student-produced video below to learn more about Bethlehem Academy:
Please note that applications cannot be reviewed until school records and the math teacher recommendation (form found in the online application) is received.
Once accepted, click on the link in the welcome email to complete the enrollment process.
An email will be sent with information on on your tuition contract - this will include any tuition assistance, as applicable.
Complete your class registration form and sign up to meet with our school counselor.
ENJOY YOUR CARDINAL JOURNEY!
Contact Kris Sauerat ksauer@bacards.orgor at 507-334-3948, x206 with questions or to set up a meeting.
Admissions Policy
Admission to Bethlehem Academy (BA) is based on several factors that reflect our school’s mission to empower our students to achieve high standards of personal, spiritual, and academic excellence. We offer rolling admission based on availability. An application is considered complete when the applicant’s math teacher recommendation is received and their school releases grades from the current and previous school year, most recent standardized test results, and behavior and attendance records. We reserve the right to reverse an admissions decision if final transcripts for the school year indicates failing grades or evidence of behavior issues. Bethlehem Academy does not offer special needs programs, except where we are able to collaborate on a limited basis with Faribault Public Schools. Bethlehem Academy does not discriminate against students or their families on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, source of income, gender identity, housing status or military discharge status.
Bethlehem Academy is a Catholic school in the Sinsinawa Dominican tradition. BA is, therefore, a religious middle and high school, and spiritual development is regarded as a primary educational goal. All students, Catholic and non-Catholic, are required to take our theology classes and attend school worship services.
International Student Admissions
Bethlehem Academy accepts international students on a case-by-case basis after a thorough review of transcripts, including demonstrated English language ability. There are no minimum test scores required, but please note that students must be capable of managing spoken and written English at the middle or high school level. Bethlehem Academy does not offer an ESL program.
Bethlehem Academy, a Catholic school in the Sinsinawa Dominican tradition, strives to empower its students and staff to achieve personal, spiritual and academic excellence. We challenge ourselves to love as Jesus Christ loved, to lead, to serve, to inspire and to seek the truth: Veritas.
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