Epiphany Cathedral School

The school has great teachers. Too much math homework, not enough Social studies homework. Needs more balance.

Not only am I a parent of an Epiphany student but I am also a teacher and an alumni. Epiphany allows children to practice their faith and provides the foundation and encouragement for kids to become life long learners. ECS has always been like a second family to me and I feel so blessed to be able to share that with my students and my own children!

There is a problem with a school when the principle makes it mandatory for her teachers to log in and give the school a good review. The schools rating should come from parents and individuals in the community whom are unbaised.

I have been teaching at Epiphany Cathedral school for over a decade. I can say ECS is one of the best schools I have ever had the the privilege to be at. Not only are we a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, we are also one that cares for our community and serves others.
--Submitted by a teacher

This year's Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) test results placed our 8th graders at the college level in many areas. Our students in 2-8 all showed a class average of at least one full grade level above their grade. The test results speak for themselves! Our students receive an outstanding education!!! Our students correctly answered over 1/2 million math problems on World Math Day and ranked 3rd in the Nation!!!
--Submitted by a teacher

This is our 6th year at Epiphany Cathedral School. Our oldest graduates this year, and our youngest is in first grade. Our four chidren have had every teacher, from preschool through 8th grade, at some point during their education. Epiphany is the exception to the rule in that EVERY teacher is top notch. They pour their hearts and souls into educating the whole child. They enrich each child academically, socially and spiritually. Anyone looking for hard data need only to access the most recent national standardized test (ITBS) scores in which every grade, 2-8, performed at least 2 grade levels above, and the 8th grade class, on average, is performing on the college level. As a graduate of Harvard University myself, I couldn't ask for a better academic environment. As a mother of four, I couldn't ask for more nurturing and loving teachers for my children.
--Submitted by a parent

I've had 2 kids graduated from Epiphany Cathedral School and one in the 2nd grade now, I cannot imagine a better school for my children. It is family oriented and promotes an atmosphere that is positive, with many academic programs for the children to participate in. The teachers are great and the principal is wonderful, the support staff is also fantastic and caring. I love that the students are allowed to pray! I am proud to say that my children attend(ed) Epiphany Cathedral School. Helen Flynn
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children enrolled at Epiphany Cathedral School and could not be happier. ECS provides a caring environment, higher learning and a faith based education. The Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award speaks for itself. K.S.
--Submitted by a parent

My older son has attended Epiphany Cathedral School since pre-school and is now in the 7th grade. My younger son is now in his 4th year at the school. They have both flourished in the incredibly nurturing environment created by the teachers, staff, and parents. Each morning the entire school assembles in the courtyard for prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and announcements. It's a wonderful way for the kids to start their day, and for the parents, too. No pushing and shoving to get into school when a bell rings - there's none of that here. Academic standards are high, but the high caliber of the teaching staff supports those standards. My kids' bring home national testing results that are consistently in the 99th percentile across the various subject areas. None of us were surprised when ECS received the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award. It would be easier to keep the tuition money and send my kids to public schools, but the peace of mind I have knowing that they're in a safe, loving environment each and every day while receiving an excellent education is worth every penny.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is a poor excuse for a private teaching institution. During the years that my children attended ECS, the academic standards were set very high by the administration and our children were bored to tears. If it were not for our own additional work given at home they would have been seriously behind when it came to mathematics and reading. As for handling any matters that require disciplinary action; the administration's apparent rule of thumb is to turn the other cheek and completely ignore what is going on. This is definitely not a place that anyone would want to spend their hard earned cash to send their children.
--Submitted by a parent