St. Athanasius School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 388 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

St. Athanasius School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Athanasius School
Nursery	20
Pre-K	48
Kind	47
1	51
2	30
3	28
4	32
5	25
6	43
7	32
8	32

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Year Founded

1913

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

388 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniform required

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

50%

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 85%

Application URL

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School Notes

Saint Athanasius School provides superior education to Pre-K3 to 8th grade students in the South Bronx.
The primary purpose of Saint Athanasius School is to develop the full human potential of its students by fostering their emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual growth.
Students of all faiths are welcome at Saint Athanasius School.
Our dedicated and experienced faculty and staff offer a safe and loving environment to all our students.
Saint Athanasius School challenges its students with rigorous core courses with an extended school day until 4:00 PM and integrates technology, music, art, and library classes into the curriculum.
Saint Athanasius School is a Partnership Network school.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St. Athanasius School?

The acceptance rate of St. Athanasius School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.

What is St. Athanasius School's ranking?

St. Athanasius School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Athanasius School?

The application deadline for St. Athanasius School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Athanasius School located?

St. Athanasius School is located in the Woodstock neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 1 other private schools located in Woodstock.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Bronx, NY is $19,792 for elementary schools and $22,480 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bronx, NY is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).