Welcome to Bethlehem Academy:
An Authentically Catholic Dominican Prep School
Bethlehem Academy is a community of faith serving students in grade 6-12. Founded in the tradition of the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, we have been following the Dominican pillars of prayer, study, community and service for over 155 years. Offering a faith-enriched educational program that demands self-discipline, fosters respect for others, encourages the search for truth, and recognizes the unique abilities and God-given talents of each student, we THANK YOU for your interest in our school.
On-Campus Family Tours Ready to visit campus and see things firsthand? Contact us to set up a family tour. Tours are offered Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Sign up to visit us here and see how our Christ-centered curriculum and supportive Cardinal community will prepare you to take on life's challenges, ready to lead, to serve, and to inspire in whatever path you choose.
Cardinal Visit Days Cardinal Visit Days will reopen mid-October following the MEA break. Offering full and half (middle school only) day options Tuesday-Friday, students will spend the day with a BA scholar sharing similar interests.
Virtual Tour
Can't visit in person? Join us for a virtual tour! Click here, and spend a few minutes walking the halls of Bethlehem Academy with us.
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Ready to become a Cardinal? Click here to apply online and start your Cardinal journey!
Please note that applications cannot be reviewed until school records and the math teacher recommendation (form found in the online application) is received.
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 right to reverse an admissions decision if final transcripts for the school year indicate 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 high school, and spiritual development is regarded as a primary educational goal. All students, Catholic and non-Catholic, are required to take our Religion classes and are expected to 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 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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