Cathedral Preparatory School

225 W 9th St
Erie, PA 16501

Cathedral Preparatory School serves 469 students in grades 9-12. The student:teacher of Cathedral Preparatory School is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.

Quick Stats (2023)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 469 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,600
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Cathedral Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1921

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

469 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

State avg.: 26%

Students by Grade

Cathedral Preparatory School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 13:1

Average Class Size

23 students

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,600

View national tuition avg.

% on Financial Aid

60%

Admissions Director

Mr. Timothy Dougherty

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Water Polo, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

22 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Academic Challenge, Campus Ministry, Fishing Club, Forensics and Debate, Intramural Sports, Izaak Walton League, Jazz Band, Key Club, Literulae (Yearbook) Staff, Model U.N., National Honor Society, P-Flop (Cheerleaders), Paintball Club, PJAS, Praise Band, Prep Players (Drama/Theater), Rally Crew, Rambler (Newspaper) Staff, SADD, Ski Club, Spanish Club, Whiz Kids

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cathedral Preparatory School cost?

Cathedral Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $6,600 for private students.

What schools are Cathedral Preparatory School often compared to?

Cathedral Preparatory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mercyhurst Preparatory School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Cathedral Preparatory School offer?

Cathedral Preparatory School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Water Polo and Wrestling. Cathedral Preparatory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is Cathedral Preparatory School's ranking?

Cathedral Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Cathedral Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Cathedral Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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