St Mary's Cathedral School

St. Mary's Cathedral School is a Catholic Montessori Preschool & Elementary School located in Amarillo, TX, that has been educating children since 1913. The school follows the Montessori method, a child-centered educational approach that focuses on individualized instruction and hands-on learning, providing a unique and holistic learning environment that combines Catholic education with the Montessori principles. The school's mission is to provide academic excellence and foster Catholic identity, with a focus on academic growth, ethical and moral development, social interactions, and partnership with families. Key features include a Montessori preschool program, education for students through Grade 5, and a safe and nurturing environment, with a 1:1 device program for students in Grades 2-5, utilizing iPads and Chromebooks to support learning. The school is supported by a community of parents, grandparents, alumni, and the parish, and has a strong focus on helping students grow in holiness, with 53% of families being parishioners at St. Mary's Cathedral Church.