The Madeleine Choir School is a Roman Catholic school rooted in the Cathedral tradition, bringing together academic learning, music education, faith, and service. Its mission is to inspire students to become engaged scholars, effective communicators, dedicated liturgical musicians, and responsible world citizens who work toward a civilization built on justice, mercy, and love. The school encourages students to develop their intellectual abilities, creative talents, spiritual understanding, and sense of responsibility to others.
The school integrates music into its educational experience, with dedicated programs for liturgical music alongside academic subjects. Students have opportunities to explore music, visual arts, and theology while building communication skills and engaging with their school community. The school’s educational structure includes lower school, middle school, and upper school programs, supporting students through multiple stages of their academic development.
Academic learning and student growth are central to the school’s approach. According to the school’s published statistics, 87 percent of middle school students are enrolled in honors-level courses, and 82 percent of faculty members hold advanced degrees. The school reports student-to-teacher ratios of 12 to 1 in pre-kindergarten through first grade and 25 to 1 in second through eighth grade. These figures reflect its focus on providing structured academic instruction across grade levels.
Service and community responsibility are also important parts of the school’s mission. Students contribute more than 10,000 community service hours annually, putting the school’s emphasis on justice, mercy, and love into practice. Tuition assistance is available, with the school reporting that 42 percent of its students receive financial support.
Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, The Madeleine Choir School serves families seeking a Catholic educational environment that brings together academics, faith, music, and the arts. Through its commitment to scholarship, liturgical music, service, and personal development, the school aims to help students grow into thoughtful learners, confident communicators, and engaged members of their communities.
