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#870 of 992 private schools in NY

Cardinal Spellman High School

High School

1 CARDINAL SPELLMAN PL, Bronx, NY 10466

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

1,118

Student-Teacher

16.9:1

Score

5.0

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

1,118

Student-Teacher

16.9:1

Score

5.0

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#870 of 992

In Bronx

#49 of 53

public schools

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About Cardinal Spellman High School

Cardinal Spellman High School is a private high school in Bronx, NY. Cardinal Spellman High School serves approximately 1,118 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Cardinal Spellman High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #870 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares2.0 pts below NY schools

5.0

This school 5.0 · Average
NY avg 7.0

What Parents Should Know

Cardinal Spellman High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Cardinal Spellman High School compares to 161 public schools serving similar grades in Bronx, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.9:1

This School

11:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

1,118

This School

461

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.0

This School

6.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 39.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 39.4% vs 0%

White 13.6% vs 0%

Asian 4.7% vs 0%

Cardinal Spellman High School Bronx Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Cardinal Spellman High School (this school)	—	1,118	16.9:1	5.0
PS 723	0.4 mi	377	4.3:1	3.2
PS 176	0.6 mi	623	5.3:1	4.0
CAPITAL PREPARATORY BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL	0.7 mi	449	16:1	7.7
BRONX HEALTH SCIENCES HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi	356	12.7:1	7.8
HARRY S TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi	1,700	12.6:1	6.5
ACAD-SCHOLARSHIP & ENTREPRENEURSHIP	0.7 mi	394	12.3:1	8.2
NEW WORLD HIGH SCHOOL	0.7 mi	322	14.6:1	8.0
BRONXWOOD PREPARATORY ACADEMY (THE)	0.7 mi	394	10.9:1	6.8
HIGH SCHOOL OF COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY	1.2 mi	453	12.6:1	7.2
BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR WRITING AND COMMUNICATION ARTS	1.2 mi	198	9.9:1	7.0
BRONX ACADEMY OF HEALTH CAREERS	1.2 mi	327	12.1:1	7.0
BRONX AEROSPACE HIGH SCHOOL	1.2 mi	171	10.7:1	6.8
HIGH SCHOOL FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS	1.2 mi	283	8.8:1	5.9
BRONX LAB SCHOOL	1.2 mi	214	10.7:1	5.1
EQUALITY CHARTER SCHOOL	1.5 mi	631	8.9:1	5.9
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE FOR MATH AND SCIENCE	1.9 mi	526	14.6:1	7.9
PELHAM PREPARATORY ACADEMY	1.9 mi	441	11.9:1	7.8
ASTOR COLLEGIATE ACADEMY	1.9 mi	417	11.3:1	7.4
HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE AND INNOVATION	1.9 mi	355	12.2:1	5.6
BRONXDALE HIGH SCHOOL	1.9 mi	366	8.5:1	5.6

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention

C 2.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.9:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.5 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,170

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 66%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 3.0 / 10

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Enrollment 1,118

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 39.6%

Hispanic 39.4%

White 13.6%

Asian 4.7%

Pacific Islander 1.2%

Native American 0.9%

Two or More 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1 CARDINAL SPELLMAN PL, Bronx, NY 10466

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cardinal Spellman High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BAYCHESTER ACADEMY (rated 8.7/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ONE WORLD MIDDLE SCHOOL AT EDENWALD (rated 7.5/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 68 (rated 7.4/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PS 111 SETON FALLS Bronx	0.1 mi	391	4.8
BAYCHESTER ACADEMY Bronx	0.1 mi	331	8.7
BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING Bronx	0.2 mi	532	5.9
SCO FAMILY SERVICES - THE CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL Bronx	0.1 mi	20	—
BAYCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx	0.2 mi	284	5.8
ONE WORLD MIDDLE SCHOOL AT EDENWALD Bronx	0.2 mi	334	7.5
BRONX ALLIANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx	0.2 mi	206	5.7
PS 112 BRONXWOOD Bronx	0.2 mi	394	4.0
SCO FAMILY SERVICES - THE CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL Bronx	0.2 mi	21	—
PS 723 Bronx	0.4 mi	377	3.2
WAKE-EDEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bronx	0.5 mi	81	5.1
NEW COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bronx	0.5 mi	113	5.9
PS 68 Bronx	0.6 mi	490	7.4
GARVEY SCHOOL Bronx	0.5 mi	38	6.5
CORNERSTONE ACADEMY FOR SOCIAL ACTION Bronx	0.5 mi	279	4.6
CORNERSTONE ACADEMY FOR SOCIAL ACTION MIDDLE SCHOOL (CASA) Bronx	0.5 mi	120	4.0
PS 176 Bronx	0.6 mi	623	4.0
PS 178 DR SELMAN WAKSMAN Bronx	0.6 mi	326	3.7
MS 596 Bronx	0.6 mi	399	4.8
PS 78 ANNE HUTCHINSON Bronx	0.6 mi	586	4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10466 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$66,328

Median Home Value

$605,300

Median Rent

$1,528/mo

Population

74,061

College Educated

25.9%

Homeownership

40.6%

Avg Commute

43.6 min

Poverty Rate

19.9%

Median Age

37.2

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MONSIGNOR MCCLANCY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL East Elmhurst, NY	710	5.0
OGDENSBURG FREE ACADEMY Ogdensburg, NY	675	5.0
OLYMPIA HIGH SCHOOL Rochester, NY	1,087	5.0
TONAWANDA MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Tonawanda, NY	889	5.0
XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL New York, NY	1,010	5.0
BARACK OBAMA SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE Yonkers, NY	780	5.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cardinal Spellman High School

What grades does Cardinal Spellman High School serve?

Cardinal Spellman High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cardinal Spellman High School?

Cardinal Spellman High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,118 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Spellman High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Spellman High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cardinal Spellman High School rank in NY?

Cardinal Spellman High School ranks #870 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Cardinal Spellman High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cardinal Spellman High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cardinal Spellman High School a private school?

Yes, Cardinal Spellman High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Cardinal Spellman High School a religious school?

Cardinal Spellman High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 85 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 79 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 67 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 1,118
Gender Split: 40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 66
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Bronx County
Phone: (718) 881-8000

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