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)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
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 and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sco Family Services - The Christopher School is Cardinal Spellman High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Faith Christian Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1 Cardinal Spellman Place
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 881-8000
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 881-8000
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,205 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition listed
Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
1137 E 223rd St
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 881-1085
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 881-1085
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
New Covenant Christian School ![New Covenant Christian School Photo - New Covenant Christian School students - RECESS]( "New Covenant Christian School Photo - New Covenant Christian School students - RECESS")
(Christian)
1497 Needham Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 519-8884
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 519-8884
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3950 Bronxwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 320-3902
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 320-3902
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Lavelle School For The Blind
Special Education School
3830 Paulding Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 882-1212
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 882-1212
0.6 miles
Gr: NS | 167 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1 Cardinal Spellman Place
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 881-8000
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 881-8000
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,205 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition listed
New Covenant Christian School ![New Covenant Christian School Photo - New Covenant Christian School students - RECESS]( "New Covenant Christian School Photo - New Covenant Christian School students - RECESS")
(Christian)
1497 Needham Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 519-8884
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 519-8884
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mount St. Michael Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
4300 Murdock Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 515-6400
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 515-6400
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 716 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New York Institute For Special Education
Special Education School
999 Pelham Pkwy N
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 519-7000
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 519-7000
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 90 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
2250 Williamsbridge Rd
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 882-2882
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 882-2882
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 309 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
1137 E 223rd St
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 881-1085
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 881-1085
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
New Covenant Christian School ![New Covenant Christian School Photo - New Covenant Christian School students - RECESS]( "New Covenant Christian School Photo - New Covenant Christian School students - RECESS")
(Christian)
1497 Needham Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 519-8884
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 519-8884
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3950 Bronxwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 320-3902
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 320-3902
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Wake-eden Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2074 Strang Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 325-8056
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 325-8056
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students
3981 Bronxwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 547-9918
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 547-9918
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
1137 E 223rd St
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 881-1085
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 881-1085
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students
New Covenant Christian School ![New Covenant Christian School Photo - New Covenant Christian School students - RECESS]( "New Covenant Christian School Photo - New Covenant Christian School students - RECESS")
(Christian)
1497 Needham Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 519-8884
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 519-8884
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3950 Bronxwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 320-3902
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 320-3902
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Lavelle School For The Blind
Special Education School
3830 Paulding Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 882-1212
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 882-1212
0.6 miles
Gr: NS | 167 students
Wake-eden Christian Academy
(Baptist)
2074 Strang Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 325-8056
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 325-8056
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Ventures Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1441 South Ave-corporate Commo
Staten Island, NY 10314
(347) 855-2238
Staten Island, NY 10314
(347) 855-2238
9372.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Richmond Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2245 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(347) 855-2238
Staten Island, NY 10314
(347) 855-2238
9372.2 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1641 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 449-0957
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 449-0957
9372.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
447 Richmond Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6500
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6500
9372.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
P.s. 60 Alice Austen
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Merrill Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 761-3325
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 761-3325
9372.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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