St. Virgilius School in Far Rockaway, NY serves 108 udents in grades K through 8 within a central city community.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1 with a total of 9 teachers supporting its co–ed Catholic elementary and middle school program.
Affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association,. Virgilius School offers Catholic–based education for families seeking faith–oriented inruction.
The udent body includes approximately 6% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Virgilius School provides an affordable private school option in Far Rockaway, with enrollment size smaller than several nearby PK–8 Catholic schools.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Virgilius School?
The application deadline for St. Virgilius School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Virgilius School is Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah Of Belle Harbor (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy (1.5 miles away)
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St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy ![St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy Photo - Pink Dress Down Fundraiser for Susan G Komen Foundation]( "St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy Photo - Pink Dress Down Fundraiser for Susan G Komen Foundation")
(Catholic)
154 Beach 84th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 474-7079
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 474-7079
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
338 Beach 56th St
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 474-8618
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 474-8618
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Rockaway Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
1466 Beach Channel Drive
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1384
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1384
2 miles
Gr: PK-K
Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah Of Belle Harbor
All-boys (Jewish)
505 Beach 129th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-3064
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-3064
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students
St. Francis De Sales Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
219 Beach 129th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 634-2775
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 634-2775
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students
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Location
Miles
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Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah Of Belle Harbor
All-boys (Jewish)
505 Beach 129th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-3064
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-3064
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students
Church Of God Christian Academy ![Church Of God Christian Academy Photo - Staff @ Applebees Fundraiser 2011]( "Church Of God Christian Academy Photo - Staff @ Applebees Fundraiser 2011")
(Church of God)
1332 Central Ave 1336
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-9590
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-9590
3.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2
Darchei Torah
All-boys (Jewish)
257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,289 students
Yeshiva Darchei Torah
All-boys (Jewish)
257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,445 students
Bnos Bais Yaakov / Tichon Meir Moshe
All-girls (Jewish)
609 Beach 9th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students
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St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy ![St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy Photo - Pink Dress Down Fundraiser for Susan G Komen Foundation]( "St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy Photo - Pink Dress Down Fundraiser for Susan G Komen Foundation")
(Catholic)
154 Beach 84th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 474-7079
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 474-7079
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
St. Francis De Sales Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
219 Beach 129th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 634-2775
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 634-2775
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students
1425 Beach Channel Dr
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1284
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1284
3.4 miles
Gr: K-1 | 29 students
Church Of God Christian Academy ![Church Of God Christian Academy Photo - Staff @ Applebees Fundraiser 2011]( "Church Of God Christian Academy Photo - Staff @ Applebees Fundraiser 2011")
(Church of God)
1332 Central Ave 1336
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-9590
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-9590
3.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 2
Darchei Torah
All-boys (Jewish)
257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,289 students
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Miles
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St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy ![St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy Photo - Pink Dress Down Fundraiser for Susan G Komen Foundation]( "St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy Photo - Pink Dress Down Fundraiser for Susan G Komen Foundation")
(Catholic)
154 Beach 84th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 474-7079
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 474-7079
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
338 Beach 56th St
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 474-8618
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 474-8618
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Rockaway Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
1466 Beach Channel Drive
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1384
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1384
2 miles
Gr: PK-K
St. Francis De Sales Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
219 Beach 129th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 634-2775
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 634-2775
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students
Darchei Torah
All-boys (Jewish)
257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 2,289 students
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