What documents are required for the National Cathedral School application?

The National Cathedral School’s application requirements vary by grade level. Below is a breakdown of the necessary documents and steps for each division:

Grades 4–6 (Lower & Middle School Entry Points)

Required Documents:

• Online application form (via Ravenna) 
• Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
• Student Questionnaire
• School transcripts (current and prior year)
• Teacher recommendations:
  • Current English teacher
    Current Math teacher
  • Principal or school counselor
• Student interview
• Parent/Guardian conversation

Testing:

• Standardized testing NOT required for Grade 4 applicants
• ISEE or SSAT required for applicants to Grades 5 and 6

Grades 7–8 (Middle School)

Required Documents:

• Online application form (via Ravenna)
• Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
• Student Questionnaire
• School transcripts (typically past 2 years)
• Teacher recommendations:
  • Current English teacher
  • Current Math teacher
  • Principal or school counselor
• Student interview
• Parent/Guardian conversation

Testing:

• ISEE or SSAT required

Grade 9 (Primary Upper School Entry Point)

Required Documents:

• Online application form (via Ravenna)
• Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
• Student Questionnaire
• School transcripts (past 2 years)
• Teacher recommendations:
  • Current English teacher
  • Current Math teacher
  • Principal or school counselor
• Student interview
• Parent/Guardian conversation

Testing:

• ISEE or SSAT required

Grades 10–11 (Upper School Transfer Applicants)

Required Documents:

• Online application form (via Ravenna)
• Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
• Student Questionnaire
• School transcripts (past 2 years minimum)
• Teacher recommendations:
  • Current English teacher
  • Current Math teacher
  • Principal or school counselor
• Student interview
• Parent/Guardian conversation

Testing:

• ISEE or SSAT required

Note: Admission to Grades 10 and 11 is highly selective and based on space availability.