Cathedral School mission is to provide an excellent academic education grounded in Catholic religious principles and values, thereby creating a lifelong love of learning and a respect for each person and all creation as gifts of God.
In the spirit of its mission statement, Cathedral School will design and implement curricula that provide for the education of the whole Christian person; provide a learning environment in which each child can develop to his or her full individual potential; create a faith community wherein Catholic truths become the foundation for daily living; and complement and support the family's mission to prepare the child for life.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Top Ranked OR School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
241 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Cathedral School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Largest student body.

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

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Top Ranked OR School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Portland, OR is $11,569 for elementary schools and $13,707 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Portland, OR is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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