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#8 of 992 private schools in NY

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The Cathedral School of St John the Divine

Elementary School · New York, NY

A private elementary school in New York, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

1047 AMSTERDAM AVE, New York, NY 10025

  • 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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 NY.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,341.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment277
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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 NY

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where The Cathedral School of St John the Divine sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 93Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,049/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$109,195

Median home value

$1,125,200

Median rent

$2,009/mo

College educated

68.8%

Homeownership

30.7%

Poverty rate

15.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White56.3%
Two or More19.1%
Black11.2%
Asian7.6%
Hispanic5.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bank Street School for ChildrenPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–80.3 mi376Compare →
PS 145 Bloomingdale School (the)Enrollment path unverified5.4PK–50.3 mi487Compare →
PS 165 Robert E SimonEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–50.3 mi425Compare →
Stem Institute of ManhattanEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–50.3 mi133Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

The Cathedral School of St John the Divine is listed in New York, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Cathedral School of St John the Divine

The Cathedral School of St John the Divine is a private elementary school in New York, NY, serving approximately 277 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 992 private schools in NY.

What's said publicly about The Cathedral School of St John the Divine

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine is an independent K-8 day school located in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City 1. Founded in 1901, the school is rooted in the Episcopal tradition and serves students of all genders and faiths 1. It is situated on the 13-acre campus of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine 1. The school has an enrollment of approximately 250 students 1. The institution is divided into two sections: a Lower School and an Upper School 1.
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  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Cathedral School of St John the Divine

What grades does The Cathedral School of St John the Divine serve?

The Cathedral School of St John the Divine serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend The Cathedral School of St John the Divine?

The Cathedral School of St John the Divine has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Cathedral School of St John the Divine?

The student-teacher ratio at The Cathedral School of St John the Divine is 2.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Cathedral School of St John the Divine rank in NY?

The Cathedral School of St John the Divine ranks #8 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is The Cathedral School of St John the Divine's MySchoolScout rating?

The Cathedral School of St John the Divine has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Cathedral School of St John the Divine a private school?

Yes, The Cathedral School of St John the Divine is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is The Cathedral School of St John the Divine a religious school?

The Cathedral School of St John the Divine has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
277
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
100
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Episcopal
School Day
7.8 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Area population (ZIP 10025)
93,223
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
40.4
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 10025; 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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