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Cathedral School's mission is to provide an excellent academic education grounded in Catholic religious principles and values, thereby creating a lifelong love of learning and a respect for each person and all creation as gifts of God.
In the spirit of its mission statement, Cathedral School will design and implement curricula that provide for the education of the whole Christian person; provide a learning environment in which each child can develop to his or her full individual potential; create a faith community wherein Catholic truths become the foundation for daily living; and complement and support the family's mission to prepare the child for life.
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School Notes
Cathedral School is proud to offer an outstanding scholastic
experience where students can grow and thrive. In our safe,
supportive and inclusive learning environment, pre-kindergarten
through 8th grade students become well-rounded, confident
leaders. While we honor Catholic values and traditions, we
also welcome students of all faiths and cultural
backgrounds.
Cathedral School has been a wonderful experience for our family. The teachers are exceptional-thoughtful, attentive, and truly invested in each child''s growth both academically and personally. The school does a great job balancing strong academics with character development, kindness, and confidence.What stands out most is the community. Families, faculty, and staff genuinely care about one another, and it creates an environment where kids feel supported and excited to learn. The communication from the school is strong, and there are many opportunities for parents to be involved.Our child has grown tremendously in confidence, curiosity, and friendships since starting at Cathedral. We feel very grateful to be part of such a warm, values-driven school community.
- Posted by Parent - J. Lancaster
53/13/2026
Cathedral commits to Catholic values through prayer and service opportunities, while also academically challenging, supporting, and inspiring our children. The small student to teacher ratio encourages confidence and engagement.What truly sets Cathedral apart is the sense of community. Families sharing similar values and hopes for their children come together to create a supportive and meaningful community. We highly recommend Cathedral School!
- Posted by Parent - Alicia
57/18/2025
I attended this school a long time ago and cannot wait to move back to PDX from SF. Our cousins attend, along with our friends. Portland needs a solid Catholic K-8 school with Catholic values and a great education and loving environment. I love that it's downtown at the cathedral with the archbishop. My nephews/nieces go to Jesuit, Central, and Lincoln and are doing very well/are good people with the foundation they received at the school. Every school has good and bad, but the people I trust the most say the best things about Cathedral. Counting down the days....
- Posted by Parent - JuliaSanFrancisco
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