Loretto Academy | El Paso, Texas Private School Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Leaders Loretto Academy is an independent, Catholic school serving students from Pre-K 3 through grade 12. Established in 1923 by the Sisters of Loretto, we continue to educate the youth of El Paso and the surrounding region, guided by our core values of Faith, Community, Justice, and Respect. Our co-ed elementary school and all-girls middle and high schools prioritize small class sizes, a caring environment, service learning, and rigorous academics to prepare students to become leaders and change makers. Loretto Academy has also been recognized by the College Board as a Platinum AP School and recipient of the AP Access Award, placing us among the top 7% of AP schools in the U.S. and Canada. Our students consistently surpass national benchmarks, earning college credit before graduation and thriving in a supportive environment that fosters academic excellence, confidence, and college readiness. Admissions Request a Tour The Loretto Academy Difference 27 Million $ 27 million earned in scholarships and financial packages by the class of 2025 150 Students Approximately 150 families (close to 30%) receive tuition assistance and/or scholarships to attend Loretto Academy 100 Acceptance 100% college acceptance rate with our students attending their top schools 11.5 Hours 11,500 service learning hours are completed by our students across the Academy in a given year Learn more about what sets Loretto apart. Discover Parent Testimonial It was always important for us to have our girls attend a school that provides them a faith-based education in a safe, family environment. Loretto provides all of that. The caring teachers and staff go above and beyond on behalf of our girls to ensure that they are well taken care of and learn the skills needed for critical thinking and academic excellence. The intimate class sizes, challenging curriculum, service learning, faith foundation and caring staff have been a blessing over the years. Loretto teachers have helped establish a love for learning for our girls and have helped our girls grow holistically. We love Loretto and feel confident that our girls will be equipped with the skills, in their faith and academics, to succeed and make a positive impact beyond their time at Loretto. Tanya & Gabriel A. Former Student Testimonial Loretto instilled in me a strong work ethic that carried me through my college career at UTEP and now, UCLA Law. I learned the values of determination, persistence, and perseverance, as I worked to turn my potential into strong character. I built friendships that will last throughout my life. I was able to learn in a focused educational setting where I felt supported and encouraged by my mentors and peers during a pivotal moment in my life. I feel confident in my skills and abilities today based on my strong foundation at Loretto. Sophia A. ‘18 Blackbaud Parent Portal Communicate with teachers and access your student’s grades, attendance, and tuition through the Parent Portal. Portal All-Academy Calendar Find important dates for conferences, early dismissal, holiday breaks and more. 2025 - 26 Calendar 2026 - 27 Calendar Cafeteria Cafeteria Concepts provides delicious and nutritious food for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. April Menu Loretto Library Access the online library for elementary, middle, and high school students. Access Support Loretto With your help, we can continue educating young leaders, support more students with tuition assistance, retain and attract highly-qualified educators, and maintain and update our school grounds. We are currently working to update our HVAC system in the gym and middle/high school building. Donate Today! Alert