Our Lady Of Refuge School
Tel:
(718) 367-3081
- 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
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 244 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,960
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Education Association |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1923 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 244 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 100% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 90% |
| Average Class Size | 28 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniform available from FlynnOhara) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,960 |
| 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.: 85% |
| 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
- 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.
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