Cathedral School
Cathedral School is an approved member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and meets Non-Public School standards set forth by the Mississippi State Department of Education.
Cathedral School is also a member of the National Catholic Education Association.
Mission of Catholic School is to develop, encourage, and support the spiritual, intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, social and physical growth of each member of our school community.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked MS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 650 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,300
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1847
Student Body
Total Students
650 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
6 courses
Average ACT score
23
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Stephanie Matheney
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