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St. Ignatius School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–8

Bronx, NY

740 Manida St, Bronx, NY 10474

Overall grade: A-

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  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in New York
  • Serving families in Bronx since at least 2011

St. Ignatius School is an independent Catholic school in Bronx, New York, for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. It has about 81 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of New York. Students attend about 9 hours a day, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–8
Students
81
Teachers
8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 46 girls, 35 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 9 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in New York.
    • Compared with 242 Catholic elementary schools in New York.

    Students by survey year

    87’11–12130’13–1473’15–1676’17–1880’19–2076’21–2281’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    633
    722
    826

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino94%
    Black6%

    Member of

    • Jesuit Schools Network

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    What grades does St. Ignatius School serve?

    St. Ignatius School serves grades 6–8.

    How many students attend St. Ignatius School?

    About 81 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Ignatius School?

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