St. John Chrysostom School expects students to perform to the best of their ability.
Teachers are expected to evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
Students will be given quizzes or tests regularly. Homework is an essential part of the instructional program and reinforces learning.
It serves as a means for clarifying and reviewing material learned in class, for providing motivation and opportunity for individual growth and for creating experiences of in depth study and supplementary reading.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. John Chrysostom School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1914
Student Body
Total Students
400 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Truth and Honor
- St. John Chrysostom School expects students to perform to the best of their ability.
- Teachers are expected to evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
- Students will be given quizzes or tests regularly.
- Homework is an essential part of the instructional program and reinforces learning.
- It serves as a means for clarifying and reviewing material learned in class, for providing motivation and opportunity for individual growth and for creating experiences of in depth study and supplementary reading.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. John Chrysostom School's ranking?
St. John Chrysostom School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John Chrysostom School?
The application deadline for St. John Chrysostom School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. John Chrysostom School located?
St. John Chrysostom School is located in the Foxhurst neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 1 other private schools located in Foxhurst.
School Reviews
5 3/15/2025
SJC holds a special place in my heart. It's a great school, and the teachers truly care about you and your work. SJC prepared me for high school and college; I left there with great values, morals, work ethics and lifelong friends whom I can still depend on today.
5 6/10/2020
My children were fortunate to have attended SJC. The education they receive here far exceeds public or charter schools. The teachers are caring, nurturing, and only want to help the children. Sr. Mary Elizabeth is wonderful. My children graduated from SJC and were prepared for high school. They have great memories of the school and have formed lasting friendships.
5 3/2/2019
I'm a 1966 graduate and attended during a time that the area was called Fort Apache. My single mother sent me there to get a good, religious education and to be safe. It was the best time of my life. I made 4 good friends that I'm still close to after 50 years. We all went on to get post graduate degrees and become professionals in our respective fields. St. John's is an integral part and anchor for that community. God Bless them and the work they do.
5 5/17/2016
I am a 1950 graduate who went on to Cardinal Hayes, St. John's University, and later, careers in the beverage industry, music, the Army, and, finally, political elected office. St. John Chrysostom provided all the essential basic, education I needed in a successful life.
5 7/24/2015
SJC is a very special school. It is a place where students succeed and faculty give their all.
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