St. Margaret of Cortona School
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–8
Bronx, NY
452 W 260th St, Bronx, NY 10471
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 50% since 2019–20
In Bronx, New York, St. Margaret of Cortona School is an independent Catholic school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 299 students attend, with roughly 18 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 50% since 2019–20. The school is part of the Archdiocese of New York. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 299
- Teachers
- 17 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 150 girls, 149 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of New York
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 86% 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 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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Questions about St. Margaret of Cortona School
What grades does St. Margaret of Cortona School serve?
St. Margaret of Cortona School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Margaret of Cortona School?
About 299 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Margaret of Cortona School?
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