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St. Gregory Cathedral School

500 S College Avenue Tyler, TX 75702

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,946
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Gregory Cathedral School Photo #1 - St. Gregory Cathedral School has been an important facility for the education of the young child since 1946 and has been recognized three times as a US Department of Education Blue Ribbon Exemplary School. St. Gregory offers exceptional educational opportunities from 3 year old PK to fifth grade.
St. Gregory Cathedral School Photo #2 - St. Gregory Cathedral School recognizes the rich diversity of the God-given gifts that each student brings to the school community. We endeavor to provide a curriculum that develops the potential of each student physically, intellectually, socially, culturally, emotionally, morally and spiritually.
St. Gregory Cathedral School Photo #3 - Catholic saints are holy people. They are ordinary people who lived extraordinary lives. Each saint the Church honors responded to God's invitation to use his or her unique gifts. God calls each one of us to be a saint.
St. Gregory Cathedral School Photo #4 - The Parable of the Lost Sheep. PK and Kinder enjoyed making their edible Sheep Grahams.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked TX School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,946
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Gregory Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Speech/OT
Year Founded
1946
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1998, 2006, 2014

Student Body

Total Students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
3 day PreK $5470.00
% on Financial Aid
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Christie Strong
Admissions Associate
Cassandra Loftis

School Notes

  • St. Gregory Cathedral School is the oldest private elementaryschool in East Texas.
  • Established in 1946, the school has been named as a U.S.Department of Education Blue Ribbon School three times and is theonly elementary school so designated in Tyler.
  • The mission of St. Gregory is the fulfillment of theeducational ministry of the Catholic Church and has as its primarygoal the on going formation of the Christian person.
  • It aims at the development of the individual's moral,intellectual, social, cultural, and physical endowments.
  • As a Catholic educational community we believe that St. GregoryCathedral School exists to provide a unique service to the parishand to the wider community by affording students the opportunity todevelop Christian values, achieve academic excellence, and todiscover personal talents.
  • St. Gregory Cathedral School is the oldest private elementaryschool in East Texas. Established in 1946, the school has beennamed as a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School threetimes and is the only elementary school so designated in Tyler. Themission of St. Gregory is the fulfillment of the educationalministry of the Catholic Church and has as its primary goal the ongoing formation of the Christian person. It aims at the developmentof the individual's moral, intellectual, social, cultural, andphysical endowments. As a Catholic educational community we believethat St. Gregory Cathedral School exists to provide a uniqueservice to the parish and to the wider community by affordingstudents the opportunity to develop Christian values, achieveacademic excellence, and to discover personal talents.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Gregory Cathedral School cost?
St. Gregory Cathedral School's tuition is approximately $9,946 for private students.
What schools are St. Gregory Cathedral School often compared to?
St. Gregory Cathedral School is often viewed alongside schools like All Saints Episcopal School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Gregory Cathedral School?
The acceptance rate of St. Gregory Cathedral School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.
What is St. Gregory Cathedral School's ranking?
St. Gregory Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Gregory Cathedral School?
The application deadline for St. Gregory Cathedral School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
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My children have been going to St. Gregory Cathedral School for the past 5 years, and it has been a great experience. I love the community of the school and how connected I feel to the teachers and staff. The whole staff seems to know and love my children and want them to exceed academically and spiritually, which is awesome!
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St. Gregory Cathedral School is an exceptional Catholic school that provides a well-rounded education rooted in faith, academic excellence, and character development. The school fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging students to grow spiritually, intellectually, and socially. The school integrates faith into daily life through regular Mass, prayer, and religious education. The faculty and staff genuinely care about students' moral and ethical growth, instilling values such as compassion, service, and integrity.
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The average private school tuition in Tyler, TX is $14,654 for elementary schools and $14,331 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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