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#286 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 29% of private schools

St Charles Borromeo School

Elementary School

214 W 142ND ST, New York, NY 10030

Private

Enrollment

237

Student-Teacher

10.3:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#286 of 992

In New York

#68 of 118

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St Charles Borromeo School

6.9/10

Elementary School in New York · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Current school2024 Review details

Harlem Village Academy West Charter School

8.5/10

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About St Charles Borromeo School

St Charles Borromeo School is a private elementary school in New York, NY. St Charles Borromeo School serves approximately 237 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Charles Borromeo School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares1.0 pts above NY schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

St Charles Borromeo 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 Charles Borromeo School compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
This School
vs
11.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
237
This School
vs
426
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
6.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 78.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 19.8% vs 0%
White 0.4% vs 0%
St Charles Borromeo School New York Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Charles Borromeo School (this school) 6.9
HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY WEST CHARTER SCHOOL 8.5
PS 194 COUNTEE CULLEN 4.2
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 5 6.9
PS 123 MAHALIA JACKSON 4.4
NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM 6.6
EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN OF HARLEM 7.9
THURGOOD MARSHALL ACADEMY FOR LEARNING & SOCIAL CHANGE 4.4
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY 3.9
PS 200 JAMES MCCUNE SMITH SCHOOL (THE) 4.5
GLOBAL COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL 7.6
PS 175 HENRY H GARNET 3.6
PS 92 MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE 5.8
ST. HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 4.2
DEMOCRACY PREP HARLEM CHARTER SCHOOL 5.2
THURGOOD MARSHALL ACADEMY LOWER SCHOOL 4.6
DEMOCRACY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL 6.7
PS 197 JOHN B RUSSWURM 4.1
PS 153 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL 4.9
WILLIAM LYNCH SCHOOL (THE) 5.6
PS 161 PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS 5.0

Showing 20 of 241 schools. View all schools in New York

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 5.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
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School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,424
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 33%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 237
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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 78.9%
Hispanic 19.8%
White 0.4%
Native American 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

214 W 142ND ST, New York, NY 10030

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Charles Borromeo School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GLOBAL COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 5 (rated 6.9/10, 0.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM (rated 6.6/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.5 mi
School Distance Rating
HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY WEST CHARTER SCHOOL New York 0.1 mi 8.5
PS 194 COUNTEE CULLEN New York 0.1 mi 4.2
PS 123 MAHALIA JACKSON New York 0.1 mi 4.4
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 5 New York 0.1 mi 6.9
NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM New York 0.3 mi 6.6
THURGOOD MARSHALL ACADEMY FOR LEARNING & SOCIAL CHANGE New York 0.4 mi 4.4
PS 175 HENRY H GARNET New York 0.4 mi 3.6
EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN OF HARLEM New York 0.4 mi 7.9
MOTT HALL HIGH SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 4.3
PS 92 MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE New York 0.4 mi 5.8
ST. HOPE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 4.2
DEMOCRACY PREP HARLEM CHARTER SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 5.2
PS 200 JAMES MCCUNE SMITH SCHOOL (THE) New York 0.4 mi 4.5
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY New York 0.4 mi 3.9
THURGOOD MARSHALL ACADEMY LOWER SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 4.6
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 6.5
GLOBAL COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 7.6
HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT CCNY New York 0.4 mi 8.2
PS 197 JOHN B RUSSWURM New York 0.5 mi 4.1
DEMOCRACY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL New York 0.5 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10030 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$42,738

Median Home Value

$810,100

Median Rent

$1,204/mo

Population

30,781

College Educated

34.9%

Homeownership

13.3%

Avg Commute

38.9 min

Poverty Rate

32.6%

Median Age

37.3

Similar Schools

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School Rating
AMBER CHARTER SCHOOL INWOOD New York, NY 6.9
DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Utica, NY 6.9
EAST FLATBUSH ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (EFACS) Brooklyn, NY 6.9
ELM DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Millbrook, NY 6.9
FLOYD BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kirkwood, NY 6.9
FRANK G LINDSEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Montrose, NY 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Charles Borromeo School

What grades does St Charles Borromeo School serve?

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

How many students attend St Charles Borromeo School?

St Charles Borromeo School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Charles Borromeo School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Charles Borromeo School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Charles Borromeo School rank in NY?

St Charles Borromeo School ranks #286 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Charles Borromeo School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Charles Borromeo School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Charles Borromeo School a private school?

Yes, St Charles Borromeo 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 Charles Borromeo School a religious school?

St Charles Borromeo School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
97 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
68 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
237
Gender Split
62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Phone
(212) 368-6666

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