Very Good
#144 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 16% of private schools
Cathedral Preparatory School
High School · Erie, PA
A private high school in Erie, PA serving grades 9th – 12th.
225 W 9TH ST, Erie, PA 16501
- 10.2:1 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 PA.
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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 PA
Test scores
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Where Cathedral Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Erie), 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
$14,579
Median rent
$411/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
3.2%
Poverty rate
61%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perseus House Cs of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Northwest Pa Collegiate AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 748 | Compare → |
| Dr Gertrude a Barber Center, IncPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 132 | Compare → |
| Erie HSEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,417 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cathedral Preparatory School is listed in Erie, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cathedral Preparatory School
Cathedral Preparatory School is a private high school in Erie, PA, serving approximately 406 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cathedral Preparatory School
What grades does Cathedral Preparatory School serve?
Cathedral Preparatory School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cathedral Preparatory School?
Cathedral Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cathedral Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cathedral Preparatory School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cathedral Preparatory School rank in PA?
Cathedral Preparatory School ranks #144 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Cathedral Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cathedral Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cathedral Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Cathedral Preparatory School is a private all-boys 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 Preparatory School a religious school?
Cathedral Preparatory School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Erie County
- Phone
- (814) 453-7737
- Area population (ZIP 16501)
- 1,919
- Area median age
- 55.4
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 16501; 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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