Our Lady of Refuge School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Bronx, NY
2708 Briggs Ave, Bronx, NY 10458
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Bronx since at least 2011
In Bronx, New York, Our Lady of Refuge School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 148 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of New York. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 148
- Teachers
- 10.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 99 girls, 49 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of New York
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 242 Catholic elementary schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Our Lady of Refuge School
What grades does Our Lady of Refuge School serve?
Our Lady of Refuge School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Our Lady of Refuge School?
About 148 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Our Lady of Refuge School?
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