The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine
Episcopal school · Grades K–8
New York, NY
1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in New York
In New York, New York, The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine is an Episcopal private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 235 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Christian elementary schools in New York. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 166 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 235
- Teachers
- 47.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 114 girls, 121 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Episcopal
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 80% of Christian elementary schools in New York (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 96% of Christian elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 81 Christian elementary schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Episcopal Schools
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
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 grades K–8.
How many students attend The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine?
About 235 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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