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St. Marys Cathedral School

7485 Nw 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33150
Tel: (305) 795-2000

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • St. Mary Parochial School swung open its doors in 1939 to two hundred and thirty students.
  • Over the course of 66 years the school has weathered numerous changes within itself and in the population it served.
  • Sixty years ago the Little River neighborhood was an upper middle class area with comfortable living conditions.
  • Today this same area struggles over many social and economic problems.
  • The changes have had a profound effect on the makeup of our student body and the character of our school.
  • Our mission is to promote Gospel Values, to serve the people of God, to foster a community centered in the Holy Spirit and to provide for the spiritual, intellectual, social and emotional growth of each student.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Largest student body
School History
Oldest founding date

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSt. Marys Cathedral School
Kind51
140
247
341
449
531
643
750
834
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Year Founded
1939
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School Motto
A Beacon of Light and a Harbor of Hope

Student Body

Total Students
386 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 48%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Other religious school association(s)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Marys Cathedral School's ranking?
St. Marys Cathedral School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Marys Cathedral School?
The application deadline for St. Marys Cathedral School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Marys Cathedral School located?
St. Marys Cathedral School is located in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 1 other private schools located in Little Haiti.

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