Kolbe Cathedral High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CT School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 326 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,450
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: Oct. 17 / Mar. 13 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Kolbe Cathedral High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Kolbe Cathedral High School
9	99
10	100
11	50
12	77

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Year Founded

1976

Colors

Blue, Yellow, Sky Blue

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Student Body

Total Students

326 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

96%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

22 students

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP CSPEnglish Language/Comp

Human GeographyU.S. History

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Dress khaki pants, button-down shirt and tie (boys), uniform skirt, KC sweaters or blazers (upper grades).

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Oct. 17 / Mar. 13 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,450

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Tuition Notes

Tuition for 2017-2018 is $8450

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Henry Rondon

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

Cross CountrySoccer

SoftballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Catholic Youth Service CorpImprov Club

Youth in Government

Arts and Music Programs:

Choir

School Notes

Kolbe Cathedral High School is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school in the Diocese of Bridgeport serving a multicultural, urban community.
Members of the school community are expected to "Work hard and be nice." The school and family form a partnership to foster the development of young Christian men and women academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Successful completion of four years of Kolbe Cathedral produces an individual who exhibits caring for others in the spirit of Christianity, sharing of knowledge, skills and talents for the good of others, and a strength of character that dares to make a difference by living the Gospel message.
Kolbe Cathedral offers a variety of extracurriculur activities for students.
Students are encouraged to participate fully in those activities that interest them.
For the past several years, Kolbe has seen 100% of graduates go on to college.

School Motto: Work Hard and Be Nice!

Kolbe Cathedral High School is a Catholic, co-educational secondary school in the Diocese of Bridgeport serving a multicultural, urban community. Members of the school community are expected to "Work hard and be nice." The school and family form a partnership to foster the development of young Christian men and women academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Successful completion of four years of Kolbe Cathedral produces an individual who exhibits caring for others in the spirit of Christianity, sharing of knowledge, skills and talents for the good of others, and a strength of character that dares to make a difference by living the Gospel message. Students take classes in a 4 by 4 block schedule. One credit courses run the eighteen weeks of either the fall or spring semester and half credit courses run the nine weeks of a marking period or quarter of the year. The four daily classes are each 80 minutes long. Kolbe Cathedral offers a variety of extracurriculur activities for students. Students are encouraged to participate fully in those activities that interest them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Kolbe Cathedral High School cost?

Kolbe Cathedral High School's tuition is approximately $8,450 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Kolbe Cathedral High School?

The acceptance rate of Kolbe Cathedral High School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.

What sports does Kolbe Cathedral High School offer?

Kolbe Cathedral High School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Kolbe Cathedral High School's ranking?

Kolbe Cathedral High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Kolbe Cathedral High School?

The application deadline for Kolbe Cathedral High School is Oct. 17 / Mar. 13 / rolling (applications are due on Oct. 17 / Mar. 13 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Kolbe Cathedral High School located?

Kolbe Cathedral High School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Bridgeport, CT. There are 2 other private schools located in Downtown.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 10/14/2017

I love the school and the way they teach

- Posted by Parent - Kisha Reid

5 12/19/2014

Kolbe Cathedral holds high expectations for every student and delivers in providing a strong faith-based, 21st Century education. Not only does Kolbe excel in preparing students for college, but it gives students the skills to thrive in the world beyond!

- Posted by Teacher - drout

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The average private school tuition in Fairfield County, CT is $25,804 for elementary schools and $33,260 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Fairfield County, CT is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).