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#326 of 404 private schools in NC
Cathedral School
Elementary School · Raleigh, NC
A private elementary school in Raleigh, NC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
204 HILLSBOROUGH ST, Raleigh, NC 27603
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Cathedral School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,315/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,939
Median home value
$347,000
Median rent
$1,496/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Exploris SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Wiley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Partnership ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 478 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cathedral School is listed in Raleigh, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cathedral School
Cathedral School is a private elementary school in Raleigh, NC, serving approximately 205 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #326 of 404 private schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cathedral School
What grades does Cathedral School serve?
Cathedral School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Cathedral School?
Cathedral School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cathedral School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cathedral School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cathedral School rank in NC?
Cathedral School ranks #326 of 404 private schools in NC.
What is Cathedral School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cathedral School a private school?
Yes, Cathedral School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Cathedral School a religious school?
Cathedral School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Gender Split
- 37% M / 63% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wake County
- Phone
- (919) 832-4711
- Area population (ZIP 27603)
- 53,835
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27603; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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