Cardinal Spellman High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,205 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,250
Average class size: 26 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Cardinal Spellman High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cardinal Spellman High School
9	275
10	330
11	302
12	298

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Year Founded

1959

Colors

White, Red

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

1,205 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

85%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

79 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

26 students

Number of AP Courses

12 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Uniform Required

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,250

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Tuition Notes

Limited amount of financial aid available to registered students

Admissions Director

Mrs. C. Popp

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

Cross CountryFootball

Ice HockeyLacrosse

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

51 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

African-American ClubAlbanian-American Club

Art ClubAsian-American Club

Be-FriendersBook Club

Cardinal's PlayersChess Club

Comedy ClubCommunity Art Club

Craft ClubDance Club

Debate ClubDouble-Dutch Club

Drama Monologue ClubEmerald Society

Environmental ClubFilm Club

Flag CorpFrench Club

Gaming and Animae ClubGerman Club

Glee ClubGospel Sensatiions

Health and Fitness ClubHellenic Cultural Club

Italian American ClubLatin American Club

Legion of MaryLibrary Guild

Model United Nations ClubNational Honor Society

Philosophy ClubPhotography Club

Political Awareness ClubPortfolio Art Club

Pro-Life ClubProm Committee

Service SocietySpoken Word Poetry Club

Sports ClubSTARS

Step TeamStudent Government

Tennis ClubThe Challenge Academic Club

The Pilot (Newspaper)Twirlers

Video ClubYearbook Committee

Young Republicans Club

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School Notes

Preparing each student for college acceptance and achievement is a priority of the entire program at Cardinal Spellman High School. Each of our teachers and administrators works diligently and enthusiastically to achieve this goal for each of our students. Many of our graduates are not only accepted into college, they are awarded scholarships! Cardinal Spellman High School - Where boys and girls with dreams become men and women of vision!.

School Mascot: Aircraft Pilot

Thank you for your interest in Cardinal Spellman High School!

If you are currently in the 8th grade, we would love to show you everything that Spellman has to offer! You will get to experience all the high school activities of a typical Spellman student. You will receive your own locker and ID card, go to classes, enjoy a complimentary lunch, and make new friends. Come and experience the excitement of our great school!

In order to Spend-A-Day at Cardinal Spellman High, please do the following:

Call (718) 881-8000 Ext. 206 to arrange for an appointment. Appointments are available on any regular school day from the first week of October through the last week of February.
Have a letter from your parent/guardian giving you permission to spend the day with us at Spellman.
Wear your own school uniform. If your elementary school does not use uniforms, wear something that would be appropriate for school (please- no denim jeans or shirts with messages)
On the day of your visit, please arrive by 8:15. Use the entrance on Cardinal Spellman Place (also called Needham Avenue), and walk straight ahead into the Scholastic Office. There you will be greeted by one of our friendly guides. Your day will end at our regular dismissal time of 2:40.

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Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mr. Seamus O'Callaghan '85, firefighter, September 11, 2001 -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cardinal Spellman High School cost?

Cardinal Spellman High School's tuition is approximately $7,250 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from Cardinal Spellman High School?

Cardinal Spellman High School famous alumni include: Mr. Seamus O'Callaghan '85, firefighter, September 11, 2001.

What sports does Cardinal Spellman High School offer?

Cardinal Spellman High School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball. Cardinal Spellman High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is Cardinal Spellman High School's ranking?

Cardinal Spellman High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Cardinal Spellman High School?

The application deadline for Cardinal Spellman High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Cardinal Spellman High School located?

Cardinal Spellman High School is located in the Edenwald neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 3 other private schools located in Edenwald.

School Calendar

View the Cardinal Spellman High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

School Closed

November 27, 2026 (Friday)

Last Day of Classes Seniors

May 19, 2027 (Wednesday)

Memorial Day - School Closed

May 31, 2027 (Monday)

Last Day of Classes

June 11, 2027 (Friday)

Labor Day - School Closed

September 03, 2027 (Friday)

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 3/10/2018

Spellman formed me more than college did. At virtually every multinational firm I have worked in my adult life, I have found at least one proud Spellman alumnus. We are proud and we are many.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Esepp

5 8/21/2014

Cardinal Spellman has an amazing list of alumni that includes Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and National Geographic CEO John Fahey among many other hugely successful men and women in a variety of disciplines. All my siblings and I attended Spellman and despite the neighborhood being somewhat less than ideal, the next generation have aspired to attend what we know to be a school where we can expect to be challenged. Spellman is a large school with each year accommodating over 400 students in each year. Despite this, I think they do an excellent job of forming disciplined young men and women while still enabling independent thinking. Considering the high level of academia and attention to students offered, the tuition is one of the best deals in New York City.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - shrim

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The average private school tuition in Bronx, NY is $20,761 for elementary schools and $24,829 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bronx, NY is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).