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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

1047 AMSTERDAM AVE, New York, NY 10025

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

277

Student-Teacher

2.8:1

Score

8.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

277

Student-Teacher

2.8:1

Score

8.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#8 of 992

In New York

#4 of 118

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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. The Cathedral School of St John the Divine serves approximately 277 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio. The Cathedral School of St John the Divine has a current 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

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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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How it compares3.0 pts above NY schools

8.9

This school 8.9 · Excellent
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 2.8:1 students to teachers, The Cathedral School of St John the Divine sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

The Cathedral School of St John the Divine is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How The Cathedral School of St John the Divine compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

2.8:1

This School

11.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

277

This School

426

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.9

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 56.3% vs 0%

Black 11.2% vs 0%

Asian 7.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 5.8% vs 0%

The Cathedral School of St John the Divine New York Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
The Cathedral School of St John the Divine (this school)	—	277	2.8:1	8.9
JHS 54 BOOKER T WASHINGTON	0.2 mi	710	13.9:1	8.5
PS 165 ROBERT E SIMON	0.3 mi	425	13.7:1	7.7
MOTT HALL II	0.3 mi	380	14.1:1	5.4
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 4	0.3 mi	217	—:1	8.1
OPPORTUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL	0.3 mi	379	9.5:1	7.5
STEM INSTITUTE OF MANHATTAN	0.3 mi	133	9.5:1	5.9
WEST PREP ACADEMY	0.3 mi	167	6.4:1	6.6
PS 145 BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL (THE)	0.3 mi	487	15.2:1	5.4
WADLEIGH PERF AND VISUAL ARTS	0.4 mi	349	8.9:1	5.9
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY II SECONDARY SCHOOL	0.4 mi	318	9.1:1	5.7
PS 180 HUGO NEWMAN	0.4 mi	346	9.9:1	3.7
NEW YORK FRENCH-AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOL	0.5 mi	296	—:1	6.9
PS 76 A PHILLIP RANDOLPH	0.6 mi	268	11.2:1	3.7
PS 36 MARGARET DOUGLAS	0.6 mi	277	9.6:1	5.1
KIPP BEYOND CHARTER SCHOOL	0.6 mi	274	17.1:1	7.5
PS 125 RALPH BUNCHE	0.6 mi	251	10.9:1	8.1
COLUMBIA SECONDARY SCHOOL	0.6 mi	718	13.1:1	7.8
KIPP STAR COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL	0.6 mi	681	14.5:1	7.9
HARLEM LINK CHARTER SCHOOL	0.6 mi	339	21.2:1	2.6
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 1	0.7 mi	1,553	—:1	6.4

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

A+ 9.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 2.8:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.4 / 10

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School Day Length 7.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,341.6

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 63%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 277

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 56.3%

Two or More 19.1%

Black 11.2%

Asian 7.6%

Hispanic 5.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1047 AMSTERDAM AVE, New York, NY 10025

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Cathedral School of St John the Divine may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE SCHOOL AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (rated 8.7/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 4 (rated 8.1/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, PS 125 RALPH BUNCHE (rated 8.1/10, 0.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
JHS 54 BOOKER T WASHINGTON New York	0.2 mi	710	8.5
PS 165 ROBERT E SIMON New York	0.3 mi	425	7.7
MOTT HALL II New York	0.3 mi	380	5.4
THE SCHOOL AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY New York	0.3 mi	487	8.7
STEM INSTITUTE OF MANHATTAN New York	0.3 mi	133	5.9
OPPORTUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	379	7.5
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 4 New York	0.3 mi	217	8.1
PS 145 BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL (THE) New York	0.3 mi	487	5.4
WEST PREP ACADEMY New York	0.3 mi	167	6.6
BANK STREET SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN New York	0.3 mi	376	7.9
PS 180 HUGO NEWMAN New York	0.4 mi	346	3.7
WADLEIGH PERF AND VISUAL ARTS New York	0.4 mi	349	5.9
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY II SECONDARY SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	318	5.7
KIPP BEYOND CHARTER SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	274	7.5
NEW YORK FRENCH-AMERICAN CHARTER SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	296	6.9
PS 36 MARGARET DOUGLAS New York	0.6 mi	277	5.1
SOLOMON SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN New York	0.6 mi	105	7.5
KIPP STAR COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	681	7.9
PS 125 RALPH BUNCHE New York	0.6 mi	251	8.1
COLUMBIA SECONDARY SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	718	7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10025 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$109,195

Median Home Value

$1,125,200

Median Rent

$2,009/mo

Population

93,223

College Educated

68.8%

Homeownership

30.7%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

15.1%

Median Age

40.4

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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.

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Bike Score: 58 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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
Phone: (212) 316-7500

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