WELCOME FROM ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Key Dates

August 1, 2024 through December 2, 2024: Applications accepted

September 23, 2024: Financial aid applications available

September 23, 2024 through December 12, 2024: Child assessments and Parent/Guardian tours (Parent Interviews begin Oct. 7)

October 15, 2024: Open House 6-7:30 p.m.

October 26, 2024: Saturday Open House 10-11:30 a.m.

November 14, 2024: Open House 6-7:30 p.m.

December 2, 2024: Application deadline

December 15, 2024: Financial aid application deadline

January 9, 2025: School reports and test scores due

February 6, 2025: Kindergarten Notification

February 13, 2025: Grades 1-7 Notification

February 13, 2025: Parent reply deadline for Kindergarten

March 3, 2025: Parent reply deadline for Grades 1-7


Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now available.

You may apply online, request information, or contact us at csadmissions@cathedralnyc.org to learn more about The Cathedral School.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in The Cathedral School! We are delighted to share more about our dynamic blend of academic excellence, character development, and passion for learning which yields bold minds and thoughtful scholars.

As a K-8 independent school, our teachers are uniquely qualified to educate young minds, fostering a strong sense of community and providing early leadership opportunities. We offer innovative art, music, technology, and language programs within a traditional framework. Our rigorous curriculum sets high academic expectations, emphasizing experiential and inquiry-based learning with a focus on critical thinking, while also valuing character building, responsibility, and a deep respect for others. Students at The Cathedral School develop exceptional academic foundations and become articulate, confident, and kind individuals.

Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, our historic, century-old 11-acre campus is a peaceful sanctuary for both play and learning. The only one of its kind in Manhattan, our ample green space filled with playgrounds, trees, and lawns serves as a refuge from the busy city outside our gates and a canvas for large-scale STEAM projects where children connect with both learning and nature.

Our graduates, who go on to matriculate to top high schools and universities, are known for their academic achievements, innovative spirit, love of learning, and strength of character. They leave The Cathedral School confident and ready to be successful leaders and engaged citizens.

We encourage you to explore our website, call or email us, follow us on social media, and schedule a visit. We look forward to working with your family throughout the admission process.

Sincerely, 

Delvida Sene and the Cathedral Admissions Team
Delvida Sène
Director of Admissions and Enrollment
212.316.7513
Director of High School Counseling
Deputy Director of Admissions and Enrollment
212.316.7546
Terri Huggins Decker
Admissions Coordinator
212.316.7510
Ashley Philips
Admissions Associate

The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine is a proud member of the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY). Founded in 1965, ISAAGNY aims to ensure orderly, professional, and equitable admissions processes at member schools: we do so by observing a shared admissions timeline, engaging in professional development to hone our collective craft, exchanging resources and best practices, and more. The resulting spirit of cooperation serves schools, families, and nearly 30,000 students across greater New York.
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