Sco Family Services - The Christopher School

1870 Schieffelin Pl Bronx, NY 10466
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Sco Family Services–The Christopher School in Bronx, NY, is a nonsectarian special education school serving 20 students in an urban community setting.
  • The school offers undergraduate–level programs with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 3 teaching staff.
  • Approximately 88% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Bronx area.
  • Located in a large city locale, the school serves families seeking specialized educational services within Bronx's city environment.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school

Student Body

Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Sco Family Services - The Christopher School?
The application deadline for Sco Family Services - The Christopher School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Bronx, NY is $20,761 for elementary schools and $24,850 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).

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