Our Lady Of Mercy School vs. Cathedral School For Boys
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of Mercy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Student Body
Cathedral School For Boys ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Overview
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School community of faith provides for the growth of the whole child based on Catholic/Christian values.
It nourishes the spiritual, intellectual, social, psychological and physical growth of each child.
Our students are helped to develop their unique abilities and are prepared to succeed in future educational endeavors and to live effectively in the Church, civic and cultural communities.
We encourage and support the role of parents as the primary educators and work in cooperation with parents to achieve our goals.
We expect our students to consistently put forth their best efforts and we provide a safe, comfortable, Christian environment where students achieve their fullest potential.
Cathedral School for Boys is a K-8 independent school that shapes young men into scholars and citizens.
Through an engaging and challenging academic program balanced by an equally strong focus on character and morals, our students graduate as powerful communicators, creative problem-solvers, and kind, empathic leaders.
Cathedral boys excel equally in the classroom as they do in the art studio and on the athletic field, finding success while never forgetting the importance of being in community.
Our graduates are highly sought-after by top secondary schools across the country and are known for both their character and their intellect.
No matter the path their lives take, our alumni frequently reference their experience at Cathedral as being the most formative part of their development.
Grades Offered
NS-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
n/a
1957
Students Body
Total Students
525 students
254 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
All-boys
% Students of Color
86%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
62
-
Kindergarten Students
43
24
Grade 1 Students
48
23
Grade 2 Students
39
25
Grade 3 Students
39
24
Grade 4 Students
58
24
Grade 5 Students
73
28
Grade 6 Students
44
34
Grade 7 Students
49
37
Grade 8 Students
70
35
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
40 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:23
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Blue oxford shirt, gray pants, black shoes. Ties for grades 5-8.)
(Blue oxford shirt, gray pants, black shoes. Ties for grades 5-8.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 31
Tuition Cost
n/a
$45,500
Tuition Notes
n/a
Adjustable Tuition is available based on need.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
26%
Admissions Director
n/a
Kate Juergens
Admissions Associate
n/a
Daniel McOlvin
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Band, Chess, Choir, Community Service, Debate, Math Olympiad, Student Council