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.
The mission of Cathedral School is to lead our community to a deeper knowledge of God. Through rigorous academics in communion with the Roman Catholic Church, we strive to educate the whole person -- body, mind, and soul. Our purpose is to form true missionaries of the Gospel who realize their full potential as individuals of the highest moral character.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked MS School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 628 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,460
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1847
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
628 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
3 courses
Average ACT score
23
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(khaki pants and white polo shirt with logo)
(khaki pants and white polo shirt with logo)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Cara Moody
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Community Service, Junoir/Senior Mentoring Program, Key Club, Mayor's Youth Council, Natchez Youth Leadership, National Honor Society, Peer Ministry, Science National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Student Council, Yearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
Community Service, Junoir/Senior Mentoring Program, Key Club, Mayor's Youth Council, Natchez Youth Leadership, National Honor Society, Peer Ministry, Science National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Student Council, Yearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir
School Notes
- 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.
- The mission of Cathedral School is to lead our community to a deeper knowledge of God. Through rigorous academics in communion with the Roman Catholic Church, we strive to educate the whole person -- body, mind, and soul. Our purpose is to form true missionaries of the Gospel who realize their full potential as individuals of the highest moral character.
Source: Verified school update
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