St. Francis of Assisi School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bronx, NY
4300 Baychester Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of 33 Catholic schools in Bronx
St. Francis of Assisi School is an independent Catholic school in Bronx, New York, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 229 students and around 19 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of New York. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 174 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 229
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 19.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 126 girls, 103 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of New York
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 174 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 71% 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
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Questions about St. Francis of Assisi School
What grades does St. Francis of Assisi School serve?
St. Francis of Assisi School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Francis of Assisi School?
About 229 students, with 19 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis of Assisi School?
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