Raising the bar on raising boys

Who We Are

At Cathedral School for Boys, we believe we must continue to define what it means to educate and raise boys. We devote each day to the spirited dialogue, dynamic lessons, and intentional character-building that guide each young boy to engage in the way that best fits him, while he simultaneously develops empathy and respect for the world around him.
 
Because Cathedral is here to raise the bar on raising boys.

Discover Our School

  • Admissions Admissions
    We seek boys of fine character, exemplified by compassion for others and high motivation.
  • Academics Academics
    We are committed to helping every individual boy meet his potential, both academically and emotionally.
  • Raising Boys Raising Boys
    In concert with their families, we’ve been joyously raising boys in San Francisco since 1957. 
 

Admissions at a Glance

Admissions Process:

  1. Complete an Inquiry Form (Optional): Click Here
  2. Sign Up for a Tour (Click Here) and/or a 30-minute Telephone or Zoom Call (Click Here)
  3. Submit an Application: Click Here (Note: Kindergarten Applications Due December 31, 2023; Grade 1–8 Applications Due January 17, 2024)
  4. Sign Up for a 30-Minute, In-Person Parent / Guardian Interview: Dates & Times Will Be Posted on Ravenna
  5. Kindergarten Families Should Sign Up for a Kindergarten Practice, and Grade 1–8 Families Should Sign Up for an Assessment and School Visit: Click Here for Details
 

Admissions Events:

  • Kindergarten–Grade 4 Tours (9:30–11:00am): October 4, 5, 11, 18, 25, 26; November 2, 8, 9, 16, 29; December 13; January 10, 17 (Click Here)
  • Grade 5–8 Tours (9:30–11:00am): November 1, 15; December 6; January 10, 17 (Click Here)
  • Explore the Hawk’s Nest Open House (1:00–3:00pm) (Optional): October 1 (Click Here)
  • Community Conversations (Optional): October 12, 26; November 2
  • Chapel Visits (Optional): November 13, December 11, February 5, 9, March 4
  • Portrait of a Hawk (Optional): October 17
  • Families of Color Dinner (Optional): November 9
 

Admissions Deadlines:

  • November 1, 2023: Sibling Applications & Student Recommendations Due
  • December 31, 2023: Kindergarten Applications Due
  • January 17, 2024: Grade 1–8 Application Due
  • Date TBD: Adjustable Tuition PFS Forms Due
  • Date TBD: Adjustable Tuition Supplementary Forms due (2023 1040)
  • March 14, 2024 (12:00pm): Admission Decisions Posted
  • March 21, 2024 (10:00am): Signed Enrollment Contracts and Deposits Due
 

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    Cathedral School for Boys

    Located in San Francisco, California, Cathedral School for Boys is an independent elementary school for boys in Kindergarten – Grade 8. Our mission is to provide an excellent education through intellectual inquiry and rigor that is centered in the Episcopal tradition and is respectful of and welcoming to people of all religious traditions and beliefs.