Cathedral School began educating children in 1946 and since that time over 2,000 graduates have passed through our school doors.
Cathedral School is a fully approved school, owned by Cathedral of the Holy Spirit and serving students throughout the Bismarck area.
It is both an elementary and junior high school offering quality education to students in grades K through 8.
Cathedral is a school that strives to promote a Christian atmosphere of learning in which all students are led to develop themselves intellectually, spiritually, socially and physically.
Cathedral School offers personal experiences in Christian living through school liturgies, daily prayer, religion classes and sacramental preparation.
Programs for the reception of the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation take place in grade two.
All Junior High students attending Cathedral School are eligible to be in the Confirmation program at Cathedral Parish.
The program spans both seventh and eighth grade years with academic preparation taking place during daily religion class.
The Sacrament of Confirmation is received in the spring of eighth grade.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked ND School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
308 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Cathedral School began educating children in 1946 and since that time over 2,000 graduates have passed through our school doors. Cathedral School is a fully approved school, owned by Cathedral of the Holy Spirit and serving students throughout the Bismarck area. It is both an elementary and junior high school offering quality education to students in grades K through 8. Cathedral is a school that strives to promote a Christian atmosphere of learning in which all students are led to develop themselves intellectually, spiritually, socially and physically. Cathedral School offers personal experiences in Christian living through school liturgies, daily prayer, religion classes and sacramental preparation. Programs for the reception of the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation take place in grade two. All Junior High students attending Cathedral School are eligible to be in the Confirmation program at Cathedral Parish. The program spans both seventh and eighth grade years with academic preparation taking place during daily religion class. The Sacrament of Confirmation is received in the spring of eighth grade.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School's ranking?
Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School?
The application deadline for Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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