St. Brigid School
Nestled in the East Village, St. Brigid Catholic School is an educational beacon preparing Nursery and PreK through 8th Grade students of all faiths for full lives.
Named after the patron saint of the arts, St. Brigid combines a broad-based curriculum with an emphasis on the arts as a means of self-expression.
St. Brigid will nurture your child's mind and spirit to be able to meet the challenges of a changing world.
Dedicated teachers customize their teaching approach to suit our students' individual learning styles.
In addition, we provide experience-expanding field trips, opportunities to participate in concerts and plays for the community and a unique Guest Artists Program.
St. Brigid offers a safe, community atmosphere, strong Catholic education and a structured learning environment, along with affordable tuition, free breakfast and lunch and an after-school program.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 239 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,895
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
St. Brigid School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Title One Reading; ESL; Speech; SETTS
Year Founded
1856
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
96%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$6895 Kindergarten to 8th Grade
$12,895 PreK 2
$8895 PreK 3
FREE PreK 4 ALL - 4Year Old
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Jackie DeLucia
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
After-School Program
School Notes
- Nursery, Pre-K/3 and Pre-K/4 through 8th grade
- Full-day Early Childhood Program
- Associated with St. John's University Partnership Program in literacy and math
- Integrated hands-on computer education Early Childhood through 8
- SMART Boards in every classroom
- Hands-on art program
- Music program
- Choir
- Handbell Program
- Italian Language Program
- Physical education
- Dedicated and experienced faculty
- Safe and nurturing environment
- Small classes, personalized attention
- Early morning drop-off
- After-school program
- Fully-enclosed playground
- Full Sacramental program
- Be a Student's Friend Scholarships
- Children's Scholarship Fund
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