About Xavier Catholic Schools

- Xavier Catholic Schools (formerly “Metro Catholic Schools”) represent the Catholic schools of the Cedar Rapids and Marion area. In every educational center, students and their families are engaged by faculty and staff who infuse Catholic values with a sound academic curriculum. In doing so, a student’s faith is fortified and the doors of endless possibility are opened!
- Our Mission
  
  The mission of Xavier Catholic Schools of Cedar Rapids/Marion is to provide all students with a Christ-centered education that is future-oriented, grounded in educational excellence and fosters a sense of community true to the traditions and teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Learning with a Higher Purpose
  
  Through systematic instruction in the Catholic faith, the Christian message is communicated and commitment to Christ and His values are fostered. Xavier Catholic School teachers complete picture of the human person with both a spiritual and physical nature. Xavier Catholic School students are taught to look not only at traditional values and events but also to look critically at issues and events in the light of Gospel values. Daily personal prayer and community worship strengthen the commitment to serve one’s neighbors and to become aware of the fact that this extends beyond the school and parish community…learning with a higher purpose.
- Preparing for Tomorrow
  
  Today’s child will live in a world with the need for technical expertise and with great competition in the work place. Statistics and surveys attest to the fact that students in Catholic school systems are not only on a par with students in other educational systems but in many instances surpass them. Our boast, however, is the fact that we can offer something above and beyond what other schools are permitted to offer: Developing the total person in a Catholic environment. Today’s children are truly worth the investment of quality Catholic Education.
- Xavier Catholic Schools consists of five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school (St. Joseph’s School is Pre-K through 8th Grade).
  
  Schools include: All Saints Elementary School, St. Joseph School (PK-8th Grade), St. Matthew Elementary School, St. Pius X Elementary School, Regis Middle School, LaSalle Catholic (PK-8th Grade), and Xavier High School.
  
  Xavier Catholic Schools are accredited by the Iowa Department of Education. Xavier Catholic Schools are part of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The Archdiocese of Dubuque covers all of Eastern Iowa including high schools in Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Gilbertville, Marquette, Mason City and Dyersville.