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#658 of 992 private schools in NY

St Athanasius School

Elementary School

830 SOUTHERN BLVD, Bronx, NY 10459

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

325

Student-Teacher

17.5:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

325

Student-Teacher

17.5:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#658 of 992

In Bronx

#33 of 53

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About St Athanasius School

St Athanasius School is a private elementary school in Bronx, NY. St Athanasius School serves approximately 325 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Athanasius School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #658 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools

5.8

This school 5.8 · Average
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

St Athanasius 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Athanasius School compares to 341 public schools serving similar grades in Bronx, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.5:1

This School

12:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

325

This School

455

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.8

This School

5.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 81.8% vs 0%

Black 14.2% vs 0%

White 1.8% vs 0%

Asian 0.6% vs 0%

St Athanasius School Bronx Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Athanasius School (this school)	—	325	17.5:1	5.8
BRONX STUDIO SCHOOL FOR WRITERS AND ARTISTS	0.3 mi	619	10.9:1	4.5
LONGWOOD ACADEMY OF DISCOVERY (THE)	0.3 mi	493	11:1	3.0
SOUTH BRONX CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL	0.3 mi	523	—:1	8.4
ACCION ACADEMY	0.3 mi	181	6.7:1	4.7
SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS	0.3 mi	167	6.2:1	4.1
PS 62 INOCENSIO CASANOVA	0.3 mi	440	11.6:1	4.0
GIRLS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE BRONX	0.4 mi	627	16.9:1	5.3
MS 302 LUISA DESSUS CRUZ	0.4 mi	312	10.1:1	4.7
PS 130 ABRAM STEVENS HEWITT	0.4 mi	298	10.3:1	5.2
EMBLAZE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	0.4 mi	201	18.3:1	4.9
PHAROS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	0.4 mi	700	13.5:1	6.3
PS 75 SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY	0.5 mi	499	15.6:1	5.3
PS 48 JOSEPH R DRAKE	0.5 mi	459	11.8:1	2.5
SOUTH BRONX EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	0.5 mi	269	7.3:1	3.9
LEADERS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL	0.5 mi	980	8.8:1	5.5
BRONX ACADEMY FOR MULTI-MEDIA	0.5 mi	228	9.1:1	4.9
BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS	0.6 mi	622	12.4:1	4.8
PS 161 JUAN PONCE DE LEON SCHOOL	0.6 mi	321	11.9:1	6.0
SOUTH BRONX ACADEMY FOR APPLIED MEDIA	0.6 mi	185	6.9:1	5.6
ACADEMY OF PUBLIC RELATIONS	0.6 mi	142	8.4:1	5.1

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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 2.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.4 / 10

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School Day Length 8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,440

Diversity & Inclusion

B 6.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 30%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 325

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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)

Hispanic 81.8%

Black 14.2%

White 1.8%

Asian 0.6%

Native American 0.6%

Two or More 0.6%

Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

830 SOUTHERN BLVD, Bronx, NY 10459

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Athanasius School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SOUTH BRONX CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 75 SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY (rated 5.3/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, PS 130 ABRAM STEVENS HEWITT (rated 5.2/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
LONGWOOD PREPARATORY ACADEMY Bronx	0.2 mi	354	6.9
BRONX STUDIO SCHOOL FOR WRITERS AND ARTISTS Bronx	0.3 mi	619	4.5
LONGWOOD ACADEMY OF DISCOVERY (THE) Bronx	0.3 mi	493	3.0
SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS Bronx	0.3 mi	167	4.1
ACCION ACADEMY Bronx	0.3 mi	181	4.7
SOUTH BRONX CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx	0.3 mi	523	8.4
PS 62 INOCENSIO CASANOVA Bronx	0.3 mi	440	4.0
PHAROS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx	0.4 mi	700	6.3
MS 302 LUISA DESSUS CRUZ Bronx	0.4 mi	312	4.7
GIRLS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE BRONX Bronx	0.4 mi	627	5.3
ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL Bronx	0.4 mi	76	6.3
PS 130 ABRAM STEVENS HEWITT Bronx	0.4 mi	298	5.2
BRONX REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Bronx	0.5 mi	117	5.3
ARTURO A SCHOMBURG SATELLITE ACADEMY BRONX Bronx	0.5 mi	196	5.0
NEW VISIONS AIM CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL II Bronx	0.5 mi	209	6.3
EMBLAZE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx	0.4 mi	201	4.9
PS 75 SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY Bronx	0.5 mi	499	5.3
PS 48 JOSEPH R DRAKE Bronx	0.5 mi	459	2.5
PS 150 CHARLES JAMES FOX Bronx	0.6 mi	501	4.7
NEW VISIONS CHTR HS-ADV MA/SCI II Bronx	0.5 mi	481	7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10459 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$39,276

Median Home Value

$589,500

Median Rent

$1,285/mo

Population

49,753

College Educated

13.8%

Homeownership

11.8%

Avg Commute

41.3 min

Poverty Rate

33.5%

Median Age

33.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Athanasius School

What grades does St Athanasius School serve?

St Athanasius School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Athanasius School?

St Athanasius School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Athanasius School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Athanasius School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Athanasius School rank in NY?

St Athanasius School ranks #658 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Athanasius School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Athanasius School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Athanasius School a private school?

Yes, St Athanasius 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 St Athanasius School a religious school?

St Athanasius School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 92 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score: 66 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 325
Gender Split: 43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 19
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Bronx County
Phone: (718) 542-5161

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