Character
Grit, kindness, and the courage to stand up for each other.
Pre-K–8 Catholic · Downtown Raleigh · Est. 1909
A Pre-K–8 Catholic school established in 1909 in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Forming kids not for the next grade, but for life.
What we believe
At Cathedral, our students define excellence in their own words: standing up for others. Facing your fears. Pushing yourself even when it is hard. And right next to it, joy. Kids get to be kids here.
Grit, kindness, and the courage to stand up for each other.
Happy and joyful. The reason kids run to the door each morning.
We love God, learning, and each other. Faith woven through it all.
Families are choosing Cathedral. In a little over a year, enrollment grew from 170 to 243, as a school in the heart of downtown Raleigh rises with the city around it.
A day at Cathedral
Hands-on academics
A fourth grader at the microscope, caught mid-discovery.
Hands-on science, chess, world languages, and real engagement Pre-K through 8th.
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Character & grit
The navy blazer and gold tie, worn with easy confidence.
A leadership and character curriculum, and the sport coats that signal it.
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Faith moments
Morning prayer in the chapel, hands folded, light coming in.
Teams & traditions
Students on Hillsborough Street, the city as their backdrop.
In their own words
Facing your fears and overcoming them, that's excellence.
Pushing yourself even when something is really hard.
Being kind and being brave and being there for each other.
Kids get to be kids here. Happy and joyful.
We're preparing them for life, through faith, academics, and character.
We love God, learning, and each other.
Since 1909
For generations, Cathedral School has helped form young people in mind, in heart, and in spirit. The building is historic. The mission is the same as it ever was. What is new is the confidence to say it out loud.
The vision
Our vision is to raise $1.6 million in sponsorships so that families can receive a year of tuition, free. It is a lofty goal. We believe it is achievable, and that it will change this city.
Every child, the whole school.
243 strong · Downtown Raleigh
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Pre-K through 8th grade · Downtown Raleigh
204 Hillsborough St, Raleigh · (919) 832-4711
The Excellence Anthem