St. Catharine Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 309 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,000
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Catharine Academy
6	12
7	17
8	17
9	73
10	64
11	56
12	70

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1889

Colors

Blue, Gold

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

309 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

76%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

25 students

Number of AP Courses

10 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,000

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Tuition Notes

St. Catharine Academy uses FACTS MANAGEMENT COMPANY for the collection of tuition and fees. If you have any questions please contact FACTS at 866-412-4637. Sibling Discount: If you have another daughter attending SCA, she will receive a reduction of one month\'s tuition. Grades 6-8: Tuition is collected from August through May. Grade 9: Tuition is collected from July through April. Grades 10-12: Tuition is collected from June through April. St. Catharine Academy High School The General Fee includes but is not limited to: Assemblies, Guidance testing, Records - final official transcripts (1), Supplies for Academic courses (ex. lab, art, computer), Graphic Calculator-Grade 9, Student Accident Insurance, Student ID Cards, FACTS Enrollment Fee. Grade 12 Graduation Fee* includes but is not limited to: Awards, Cap & Gown, Diploma & Case, Insurance, Invitations, Printing of Programs, Rental of Graduation Facility, Yearbook.

Admissions Director

Ms. Valeriano

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

21 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academy AmbassadorsAmnesty International

Animal WelfareAnime Club

Art ClubBloggers

Book ClubCampus Ministry

ChoirCoding Club

First Aid ClubInternational Culture Club

Newspaper ClubPeer Tutoring

PhotographySCA Peer Helpers

Social Media ClubStudent Council

Wellness ClubWomen's Empowerment Initiative

Yearbook

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School Notes

The Sisters of Mercy, religious of other communities and lay faculty strive to serve as co-educators with parents, to provide quality education to young women enabling them to grow intellectually, spiritually, artistically, morally, physically, emotionally and socially.
This is done by offering an academic program that respects the diversity of the student body as a whole, while giving attention to the uniqueness of each individual student.
The aim is to prepare these students for ongoing learning and self-improvement in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
"We strive to witness Mercy when we respect the dignity of each individual, create a spirit of hospitality and pursue integrity of word and deed in our lives." Constitution: Sisters of Mercy.

School Motto: 'There could be no work more productive of good to society ….than the careful instruction of women.'
School Mascot: Husky

The Sisters of Mercy, religious of other communities and lay faculty strive to serve as co-educators with parents, to provide quality education to young women enabling them to grow intellectually, spiritually, artistically, morally, physically, emotionally and socially. This is done by offering an academic program that respects the diversity of the student body as a whole, while giving attention to the uniqueness of each individual student. The aim is to prepare these students for ongoing learning and self improvement in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century. "We strive to witness Mercy when we respect the dignity of each individual, create a spirit of hospitality and pursue integrity of word and deed in our lives." Constitution: Sisters of Mercy

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Catharine Academy cost?

St. Catharine Academy's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.

What sports does St. Catharine Academy offer?

St. Catharine Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Catharine Academy's ranking?

St. Catharine Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Catharine Academy?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Catharine Academy located?

St. Catharine Academy is located in the Allerton neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 2 other private schools located in Allerton.

School Reviews

5 6/15/2024

St. Catharine Academy is an exceptional high school which played a significant role in my lifetime achievements and socioeconomic mobility. It continues to provide students of all cultures with an enriching academic and extracurricular environment that awakens and expands their talents, enabling them to achieve things they would never have imagined. The SCA educational experience also promotes an awareness and commitment to a value-based life, characterized by personal integrity and service to others and the community.

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The average private school tuition in Bronx, NY is $20,761 for elementary schools and $24,829 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).