Cathedral Preparatory School

We sent our first two children to public school and our last two to Cathedral Prep. There is simply no comparison in the educations. They push the boys to want to succeed and instill in them a drive that public schools do not. They not only teach the boys academics, but integrity, morals and respect. Things public schools prefer to ignore. The tuition is high, but there are many scholarships out there. My boys do NOT play sports and we were given plenty of assistance. If not, I would still insist it is worth every single penny.
--Submitted by a parent

Cathedral Prep is an excellent school. My son loves the school. He was a B&C student in middle school. They have challenged him academically and been very supportive. He is recieving almost all A's in honors classes. There is a lot of school spirit, pride and a tremedous alumni support. My daughter attended McDowell H.S and there is no comparison. The tuition is worth every penny spent. It is one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life.
--Submitted by a parent

Catherdral Prep is one of the top high schools in Erie. Yes, you pay a bit in tuition but the education my son has received is priceless. I agree that close to 98% of the students go on to college, many qualifying for academic, service and sport scholarships which are all earned. The school reinforces the morals and values we try to teach our son at home. It is worth every penny and then some. Live a little simpler and make the sacrifice if you have to, your son will thank you later.
--Submitted by a parent

About two of the posts November 1 2008 and March 27 2008. Half of the students DO NOT play in the school sports programs. They are all boys so many do participate in sports...not sponsored by the school. Wow....what a tradgedy! The percentage of students who continue on to college directly after graduation is closer to 98% not 50 %. Most students who attend Prep are not from wealthy families but rather families who sacrifice to send their children to a private school...not because they're 'stuck up' because they make the decison based on religous values, residing school district, hope that it helps with their children's future to name a few.
--Submitted by a parent

The tuition is to high, The teachers are not that great. Half the students play sports so therefore dont get in trouble. The kids are all stuck up. they said your almost guaranteed to go to college but half do not. You could go to another school and still get into college.
--Submitted by a student

The tuition is high, it is a struggle to pay. Half of the students get assistance, which means half don't. My son was not in sports. He loved Cathedral Prep. It was the best place for him. He found his niche. You make your own way in this world. He found his there. At Prep, they take theology for four years. There is a depth to their education beyond the basic subjects. It may not sink in now, but it lays a foundation for later in life.
--Submitted by a parent

All about the kids who play sports and not much else. Tuition is too high.
--Submitted by a parent