The Nativity of Our Blessed Lady is a Roman Catholic parish church under the authority of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located at 1510 East 233rd Street and the corner of Secor Avenue, Bronx, New York in the Eastchester neighborhood of the northern Bronx.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Nativity Of Our Blessed Lady ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: 'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.' - Jeremiah 29:11
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Nativity Of Our Blessed Lady?
The application deadline for Nativity Of Our Blessed Lady is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Nativity Of Our Blessed Lady located?
Nativity Of Our Blessed Lady is located in the Edenwald neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 4 other private schools located in Edenwald.
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