St. Margaret Of Cortona School
St. Margaret of Cortona School is a Middle States Accredited Catholic Elementary School located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx.
The primary purpose of St. Margaret of Cortona School is to offer each child the spiritual, intellectual, personal and social foundation through which he/she will be able to lead a productive and fulfilling Christian life.
Our academic standards reflect a Christocentric philosophy where the Gospel is nurtured through a unified effort of parents, teachers and the total school community.
The students reflect our goals as they move beyond the classroom to celebrate and extend Christ's message to the Christian community.
Our school accomplishes these goals through its policies and procedures and through a unified curriculum, which utilizes varied approaches that attempt to meet the needs of each student while enhancing his/her individual abilities.
St. Margaret of Cortona School makes a commitment to each student and each family that we will work together to enhance every child's academic experience.
Our teacher's, faculty and staff are dedicated to recognizing every student's individual talents and to work with families to make certain that all of our students succeed to the best of their abilities.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 269 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,950
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St. Margaret Of Cortona School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Education Association |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1911 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 269 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 27% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 10% |
| Average Class Size | 25 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (School Uniform Required Daily) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,950 |
| Tuition Notes | PK - $9,000 per year K - $7,500 per year |
| % on Financial Aid | 35% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,250 |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% National avg.: 85% |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, |
School Notes
- St. Margaret of Cortona School is a Middle States Accredited Catholic Elementary School located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The primary purpose of St. Margaret of Cortona School is to offer each child the spiritual, intellectual, personal and social foundation through which he/she will be able to lead a productive and fulfilling Christian life. Our academic standards reflect a Christocentric philosophy where the Gospel is nurtured through a unified effort of parents, teachers and the total school community. The students reflect our goals as they move beyond the classroom to celebrate and extend Christ's message to the Christian community. Our school accomplishes these goals through its policies and procedures and through a unified curriculum, which utilizes varied approaches that attempt to meet the needs of each student while enhancing his/her individual abilities. St. Margaret of Cortona School makes a commitment to each student and each family that we will work together to enhance every child's academic experience. Our teacher's, faculty and staff are dedicated to recognizing every student's individual talents and to work with families to make certain that all of our students succeed to the best of their abilities.
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