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Key Dates
August 1 – December 1, 2025: Applications accepted
September 8 – December 12, 2025: Financial aid applications available on Clarity
September 29 – December 11, 2025: Child visits, Parent/Guardian interviews and tours (Parent interviews begin on Oct. 7)
October 16, 2025: Open House 6-7:30 p.m.
November 1, 2025: Saturday Open House 10-11:30 a.m.
January 8, 2026: All supplemental materials due
February 5, 2026: Kindergarten Notification
February 11, 2026: Grades 1-7 Notification
2026–2027 Admissions Update:
Now Accepting Applications for the 2026–2027 Academic Year!
Now Accepting Applications for the 2026–2027 Academic Year!
We’re excited to announce that the application for the 2026–2027 school year at The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine is now open! We invite families to explore our vibrant K–8 community, where intellectual curiosity, creativity, and character are nurtured every day on our unique 11-acre campus in the heart of Morningside Heights.
Begin your journey with us—we look forward to getting to know you and your child.
Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are open.
Thank you for your interest in The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine!
Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in The Cathedral School! We are delighted to share more about our dynamic blend of academic excellence, character development, and passion for learning which yields bold minds and thoughtful scholars.
As a K-8 independent school, our teachers are uniquely qualified to educate young minds, fostering a strong sense of community and providing early leadership opportunities. We offer innovative art, music, technology, and language programs within a traditional framework. Our rigorous curriculum sets high academic expectations, emphasizing experiential and inquiry-based learning with a focus on critical thinking, while also valuing character building, responsibility, and a deep respect for others. Students at The Cathedral School develop exceptional academic foundations and become articulate, confident, and kind individuals.
Nestled in the heart of Manhattan, our historic, century-old 11-acre campus is a peaceful sanctuary for both play and learning. The only one of its kind in Manhattan, our ample green space filled with playgrounds, trees, and lawns serves as a refuge from the busy city outside our gates and a canvas for large-scale STEAM projects where children connect with both learning and nature.
Our graduates, who go on to matriculate to top high schools and universities, are known for their academic achievements, innovative spirit, love of learning, and strength of character. They leave The Cathedral School confident and ready to be successful leaders and engaged citizens.
We encourage you to explore our website, call or email us, follow us on social media, and schedule a visit. We look forward to working with your family throughout the admission process.
Sincerely,
Delvida Sene and the Cathedral Admissions Team
Director of High School Counseling
Deputy Director of Admissions & Enrollment
212.316.7546
212.316.7546
The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine is a proud member of the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY). Founded in 1965, ISAAGNY aims to ensure orderly, professional, and equitable admissions processes at member schools: we do so by observing a shared admissions timeline, engaging in professional development to hone our collective craft, exchanging resources and best practices, and more. The resulting spirit of cooperation serves schools, families, and nearly 30,000 students across greater New York.
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