Holy Rosary School

1500 Arnow Avenue Bronx, NY 10469
holyrosaryschoolbronx.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 591 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Holy Rosary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Grade 6 enrollment highest with 70 students, the most in Holy Rosary School’s grade-by-grade counts.

Student Body

Total Students
591 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Holy Rosary Catholic School was originally commissioned by the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception in 1963.
  • The school provides academic excellence and a moral foundation which instills a passion to model lives after Jesus Christ.
  • The school is owned by Our Lady of the Rosary Parish and serves children from Pre K through eighth grade from Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, its sister parishes of Sacred Heart, St. Joseph, Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Our Lady of the Isle and anyone who accepts its philosophy and mission.
  • The school ministers to each student's uniqueness through structured devotion, expanded curriculum, and offers students the opportunity to reach their potential in a safe Christian environment.
  • Holy Rosary Catholic School is an uplifting spiritual force in the lives of its students, families, and communities.
  • We believe that the purpose of Holy Rosary Catholic School is to spread the Good News of our salvation through Jesus Christ as we nurture the child to his/her fullest potential.
  • Each individual child's needs, ideals, and goals are recognized.
  • Holy Rosary Catholic School guides and encourages each child to grow as Christ grew so he/she may function and serve his/her community as a Christian and as an effective, well-educated citizen.
  • Holy Rosary Catholic School was originally commissioned by the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception in 1963.
  • The school provides academic excellence and a moral foundation which instills a passion to model lives after Jesus Christ.
  • The school is owned by Our Lady of the Rosary Parish and serves children from Pre K through eighth grade from Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, its sister parishes of Sacred Heart, St. Joseph, Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Our Lady of the Isle and anyone who accepts its philosophy and mission.
  • The school ministers to each student's uniqueness through structured devotion, expanded curriculum, and offers students the opportunity to reach their potential in a safe Christian environment.
  • Holy Rosary Catholic School is an uplifting spiritual force in the lives of its students, families, and communities.
  • We believe that the purpose of Holy Rosary Catholic School is to spread the Good News of our salvation through Jesus Christ as we nurture the child to his/her fullest potential.
  • Each individual child's needs, ideals, and goals are recognized.
  • Holy Rosary Catholic School guides and encourages each child to grow as Christ grew so he/she may function and serve his/her community as a Christian and as an effective, well-educated citizen.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holy Rosary School's ranking?
Holy Rosary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Holy Rosary School?
The application deadline for Holy Rosary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Holy Rosary School located?
Holy Rosary School is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 15 other private schools located in East Bronx.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Veterans Day school closed
November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Holiday break school closed
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Holiday break school closed
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
Martin Luther King Jr - School closed
January 18, 2027 (Monday)
Bx Conference Day Winter Data Review School Closed K-8 -- PreK in Session
February 12, 2027 (Friday)

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The average private school tuition in Bronx, NY is $19,792 for elementary schools and $22,480 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Bronx, NY is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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