Cathedral School maintains its tradition of academic excellence today. Students have always been and continue to be its focus.
Faculty are dedicated to providing a positive learning experience for the children they teach.
Cathedral provides students with the academic and social skills they need to be successful people and good citizens.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007
Student Body
Total Students
245 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cathedral School?
The application deadline for Cathedral School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cathedral School located?
Cathedral School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Raleigh, NC.
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