About the School
- 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 Facts
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Catholic
154 Beach 84th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 474-7079
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
338 Beach 56th St
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 474-8618
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K
Daycare / Preschool
1466 Beach Channel Drive
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1384
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students
All-boys (Jewish)
505 Beach 129th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-3064
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students
Catholic
219 Beach 129th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 634-2775
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students
All-boys (Jewish)
505 Beach 129th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-3064
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Church of God
1332 Central Ave 1336
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-9590
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 2,289 students
All-boys (Jewish)
257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 2,445 students
All-boys (Jewish)
257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students
All-girls (Jewish)
609 Beach 9th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 337-6000
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Catholic
154 Beach 84th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 474-7079
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students
Catholic
219 Beach 129th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 634-2775
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-1 | 29 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
1425 Beach Channel Dr
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1284
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Church of God
1332 Central Ave 1336
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-9590
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 2,289 students
All-boys (Jewish)
257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
Catholic
154 Beach 84th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 474-7079
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
338 Beach 56th St
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 474-8618
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K
Daycare / Preschool
1466 Beach Channel Drive
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1384
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students
Catholic
219 Beach 129th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 634-2775
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 2,289 students
All-boys (Jewish)
257 Beach 17th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 868-2300
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Conover Road Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
76 Conover Road
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 946-0055
Colts Neck, NJ 07722
(732) 946-0055
9348.5 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Village School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
67 Mccampbell Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-1820
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 946-1820
9349.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 822 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
High Technology High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 842-8444
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 842-8444
9349.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Lincroft Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
729 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 741-5838
Lincroft, NJ 07738
(732) 741-5838
9349.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Margaret L Vetter
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3 Grant Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4644
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4644
9349.5 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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