The Cathedral School Of St. John The Divine vs. Dalton School
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School Overview
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The Cathedral School Of St. John The Divine
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Top Rankings
The Cathedral School Of St. John The Divine ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Dalton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Overview
The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine is one of New York City's oldest independent schools, offering students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 A Different Kind of Manhattan Childhood.
For 125 years, Cathedral has provided an exceptional K through 8 education grounded in strong academics, character development, and community. On an extraordinary 11-acre campus in Morningside Heights, students have the space to think deeply, explore boldly, create, play, and grow.
Cathedral's rigorous academic program integrates the humanities, STEAM, world languages, arts, athletics, technology, and leadership.
As an intentionally K through 8 school, Cathedral creates a close-knit community where students are truly known, challenged, supported, and given meaningful opportunities to lead.
For families searching for an independent or private K through 8 school in New York City, Cathedral offers something increasingly rare: academic rigor without sacrificing childhood, character development with purpose, and a deeply connected community.
The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine. A Different Kind of Manhattan Childhood..
The Dalton School is committed to providing an education of excellence that meets each student’s interests, abilities and needs within a common curricular framework and reflects and promotes an understanding of, and appreciation for, diversity in our community as an integral part of school life.
Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity and curiosity and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the community at large.
Guided by the Dalton Plan, the School prepares students to “go forth unafraid.” As a progressive school guided by the Dalton Plan, we are an intentionally diverse community committed to a tradition of life-long learning and educational innovation.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1901
1919
Students Body
Total Students
251 students
1319 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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100
Kindergarten Students
31
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Grade 1 Students
34
91
Grade 2 Students
25
95
Grade 3 Students
21
95
Grade 4 Students
26
91
Grade 5 Students
29
95
Grade 6 Students
29
98
Grade 7 Students
29
99
Grade 8 Students
27
98
Grade 9 Students
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123
Grade 10 Students
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115
Grade 11 Students
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106
Grade 12 Students
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113
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
216 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
List of Courses Offered
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 1 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$67,059
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Tuition Notes
Tuition quoted is approximate; tuition is set by the Board of Trustees each year.
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% on Financial Aid
45%
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Admissions Director
Delvida Sene
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Admissions Associate
Terri Decker
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Arts and Music Programs