Mission Statement: To foster our students` spiritual strength in the Catholic faith and to challenge them to achieve academic excellence.
Vision Statement: The School of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen is a Catholic parish school that celebrates the rich historical traditions of the past, works collaboratively with parents to invest in the present, and builds for the future.
We offer students a rigorous, well-rounded education steeped in a Christ-centered environment to meet the challenges and leadership needs of an evolving world.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,120
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
School Of The Cathedral Mary Our Queen ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1871
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014
Student Body
Total Students
384 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 36%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
Average Class Size
18 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,120
Tuition Notes
The School of the Cathedral offers a tuition discount to parishioners of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. The parishioner rate is $11,283 per child.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Middle School Musical, Running Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band
Chess Club, Middle School Musical, Running Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band
School Notes
- The School of the Cathedral, a Blue Ribbon School, offers a strong foundation in spiritual strength, academic excellence, and 21st-century learning. Located in the academic corridor of the Homeland/Roland Park area of Baltimore, Maryland, Cathedral educates students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Students begin their academic journey with a traditional Catholic education - developing their social skills, reading and writing principles, math, and science. Beginning in third grade we reduce the educational scaffolding supporting the students as they grow in independence. Students complete their academic journey in middle school where they serve as leaders in the school as student ambassadors, liturgical leaders, mentors, and service project organizers. Cathedral students score in the top quartile percentage on national standardized tests. Our standards-based curriculum is developed using the guidelines from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, as well as additional resources to ensure our students` success.
- To enhance our students` education, technology is incorporated into every class. Every Middle School student receives a Chromebook, and every Lower School student has access to an iPad. Teachers use these tools, along with Google Classroom, to create a rigorous educational experience. A contemporary K-8 science lab, electronic whiteboards in every classroom, and some flexible seating options, and ensure our students are ready to meet the academic challenges they will face in high school.
- As a Catholic Parish School, we attend to our students' spiritual needs through weekly Liturgies, religion class, sacrament prep, and service projects. Our unique three-year social justice program in middle school is marked with a capstone project in 8th grade where students create a TED-style talk on social justice and present it to the community. Faith is woven into every student`s education at the School of the Cathedral in a way that ensures students will "act justly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with your God," as they read from Micah 6:8 every day at the end of the announcements.
- Graduates of Cathedral have experienced a foundation of academic excellence and spiritual strength, to prepare them to meet the leadership needs of an evolving world.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does School Of The Cathedral Mary Our Queen cost?
School Of The Cathedral Mary Our Queen's tuition is approximately $13,120 for private students.
What sports does School Of The Cathedral Mary Our Queen offer?
School Of The Cathedral Mary Our Queen offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Lacrosse and Soccer.
What is School Of The Cathedral Mary Our Queen's ranking?
School Of The Cathedral Mary Our Queen ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for School Of The Cathedral Mary Our Queen?
The application deadline for School Of The Cathedral Mary Our Queen is Dec. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Reviews
5 11/2/2018
Amazing school. Could be more diverse and embrace individuality.
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