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Founded in 1949, The Cathedral School is a Preschool and co-educational Day School through the eighth grade that offers a rigorous academic education in an intimate and supportive learning environment.
With a small student-teacher ratio, an international student body and placement of graduates in the city`s best high schools, The Cathedral School continues its legacy of educating children in The Classics.
Rooted in the principles of Hellenism, the curriculum integrates the most up to date educational methods while adhering to the ancient Greek tradition of paideia which views education as character formation, responsibility and the pursuit of excellence.
In short, we offer A Classical Education for the Modern World.
Greek Language and Culture, Music, Robotics, Supervised Homework, Test Prep
Club or Organization: Math Mania
Arts and Music Programs: Acting, Art, Guitar
Recreational Athletic Programs: Basketball Stars of New York, Gymnastics, Karate, Running Club, Super Soccer Stars
School Notes
School Motto: Leaders in Learning
School Mascot: Eagle
The Cathedral School's curriculum includes Preschool (Nursery
and Prekindergarten), Lower school (grades K-4) and The Accelerated
Middle School (grades 5 - 8). Our Preschool Program offers a
nurturing and family like environment to our youngest learners.
Teachers encourage curiosity and creativity through hands-on
inquiry, play, and rich language experiences. In Kindergarten
social-emotional and academic growth builds upon learned social and
academic skills to begin formal instruction in the subject areas
such as reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, science, and
forgein language.
The Lower School (grades K-5) curriculum is designed to
strengthen literacy, cultivate math skills, establish effective
work habits, and encourage students` citizenship by enhancing their
understanding of the world around them. Reading, writing,
mathematics, social studies, and science are cornerstone to the
curriculum. The core curriculum, in addition to specialized subject
areas such as art, language, music, mythology, and technology
provide students with a balanced foundation for future academic
success.
Our Accelerated Middle School (grades 5-8) offers three strands
of disciplines, Humanities (English and Social Studies), Classics
and STEM. These courses are block scheduled to allow teachers to
work together on interdisciplinary projects. Students in 7th and
8th grade are introduced to Latin and Ancient Greek, enhancing
their understanding and function of language. All students are
encouraged to graduate with three earned high school credits in
subject areas such as math, foreign language, and science. Through
small class sizes and individual attention, our middle school
students are given every opportunity to learn and explore.
In addition to the standard core classes of Math, English,
History, Social Studies and Science, The Cathedral School offers
Physical Education, Art and Music in its daily curriculum. Movement
and Exercise and Music Appreciation are taught to Preschool
students. The After-School Center, offers a variety of activities
including sports, karate, music, art, creative writing, creative
cooking, hands-on science, chess, drama, and Greek language and
culture.
The entire curriculum, nursery through grade eight, is
articulated through standards that define the important knowledge,
skills and understandings that we believe all students must acquire
in order to become mindful, well-educated citizens. Our skilled and
dedicated teachers are committed to helping all children reach
their own individual best in every subject area.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Helen Papas, Award-winning Actress (Graduated 1986) -
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(2 reviews)
55/6/2021
The Cathedral School showed its unique moral character and strength during these challenging years.We are impressed not just with the adaptation of the scholar curriculum despite the unusual circumstancesbut more importantly by the stewardship and leadership displayed energetically by several members of the school body.The remarkable work standards, ethics and leadership by Cathedral School's headmaster Ms. Francesca Manino are outstanding.We are extremely grateful that our daughter Charlotte at the formative stages of education will garner the best memories of her school,the school body and its unique headmaster.
- Posted by Parent - J. Corbett
57/24/2015
A wonderful little gem on the UES. Wonderfully involved and caring teachers. Great Student body. Involved and kind parents. Academics are spot on. My son was tested for G&T and scored in 99%. We could not be happier with his education!
- Posted by Parent - tetta
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 59 students
Yearly Tuition: $17,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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The Cathedral School Admissions (2021)
The Cathedral School is a Nursery (3 year old program), Pre K 4, and Kindergarten - 5th grade co- educational day school that ...
