St. Marys Cathedral School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. Mary Parochial School swung open its doors in 1939 to two hundred and thirty students.
Over the course of 66 years the school has weathered numerous changes within itself and in the population it served.
Sixty years ago the Little River neighborhood was an upper middle class area with comfortable living conditions.
Today this same area struggles over many social and economic problems.
The changes have had a profound effect on the makeup of our student body and the character of our school.
Our mission is to promote Gospel Values, to serve the people of God, to foster a community centered in the Holy Spirit and to provide for the spiritual, intellectual, social and emotional growth of each student.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 386 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Marys Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

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National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Marys Cathedral School
Kind	51
1	40
2	47
3	41
4	49
5	31
6	43
7	50
8	34

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Year Founded

1939

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Student Body

Total Students

386 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

88%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: A Beacon of Light and a Harbor of Hope

St. Mary Parochial School swung open its doors in 1939 to two hundred and thirty students. Over the course of 66 years the school has weathered numerous changes within itself and in the population it served. Sixty years ago the Little River neighborhood was an upper middle class area with comfortable living conditions. Today this same area struggles over many social and economic problems. The changes have had a profound effect on the makeup of our student body and the character of our school. Our mission is to promote Gospel Values, to serve the people of God, to foster a community centered in the Holy Spirit and to provide for the spiritual, intellectual, social and emotional growth of each student.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Marys Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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

In what neighborhood is St. Marys Cathedral School located?

St. Marys Cathedral School is located in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 1 other private schools located in Little Haiti.

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