St. Columba is a Middle States Accredited Catholic elementary school located in the quiet Chelsea area in New York City.
We are rated as #1 in school education with approximately 535 students. We range from Montessori (formerly PreKindergarten) to 8th Grade.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1950
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
203 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
After-School ProgramFencing
Movement/DancePiano
Tiger Schulmann's Karate
School Notes
- St. Columba is the only school in the Archdiocese to obtain a wireless computer network. We intergrate technology throughout the school in all curriculum areas. Students and faculty use Wireless network computers, Direct Television Cable, laserdiscs and interactive video conferencing/programming.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Columbia School offer?
St. Columbia School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Dance, Paddle Tennis, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Columbia School?
The application deadline for St. Columbia School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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