Our Lady Of Refuge School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 202 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,100
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Our Lady Of Refuge School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Education Association

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Our Lady Of Refuge School
Pre-K	12
Kind	21
1	14
2	14
3	18
4	21
5	25
6	30
7	25
8	22

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1923

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

202 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform available from FlynnOhara

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,100

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Tuition Notes

Tuition is payable over 10 months. (August-May) Financial aid is available.

% on Financial Aid

80%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Mr. Robert W. Billings

Admissions Associate

Mrs. Yolanda Mercado

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess club

Arts and Music Programs:

Band

School Notes

Our Lady Of Refuge School has been providing excellent instruction since 1923 by dedicated teachers in all subjects with heavy emphasis on Mathematics and Reading.
All students have access to Chromebooks.
We have recently expanded our Music program to include Band, violin and recorder.
We have After-School care EVERY day and also offer Scouts and Chess
Enrollment for September 2020 now open. Please call (7183673081)for more information or check out our website: www.olrbronx.com

Art, Music, Computer and Gym classes are offered once a week..
Students may be dropped off as early as 7:15a. There is no charge.
An After School Program with a snack is available each day from3:00pm to 6:00pm at a cost of $10.00 daily. Parents may use this on a daily basis or when needed..
Other after-school offerings include band, chess, scouts and violin.
All students wear the school uniform
The school has teachers from the Title 1 Program to helpstudents with their Math and Reading. Counseling is also part of this program.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Our Lady Of Refuge School cost?

Our Lady Of Refuge School's tuition is approximately $5,100 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Our Lady Of Refuge School?

The acceptance rate of Our Lady Of Refuge School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.

When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Refuge School?

The application deadline for Our Lady Of Refuge School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Our Lady Of Refuge School located?

Our Lady Of Refuge School is located in the Fordham Manor neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 1 other private schools located in Fordham Manor.

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Did You Know?

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).