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#687 of 992 private schools in NY

St Helena School

Elementary School · Bronx, NY

A private elementary school in Bronx, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

2050 BENEDICT AVE, Bronx, NY 10462

  • 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
C-2.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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Diversity Index66%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment172
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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

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The neighborhood

Where St Helena School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 98Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 93Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 58Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,460

Median home value

$372,100

Median rent

$1,711/mo

College educated

27.7%

Homeownership

22.9%

Poverty rate

19.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black37.8%
Hispanic37.8%
Asian24.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bronx Charter School for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–80.2 mi755Compare →
PS 106 ParkchesterEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–50.2 mi851Compare →
Linden Tree Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–50.3 mi313Compare →
Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the)Enrollment path unverified5.8PK–50.4 mi513Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Helena School is listed in Bronx, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Helena School

St Helena School is a private elementary school in Bronx, NY, serving approximately 172 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #687 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Helena School

What grades does St Helena School serve?

St Helena School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Helena School?

St Helena School has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Helena School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Helena School rank in NY?

St Helena School ranks #687 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Helena School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Helena School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Helena School a private school?

Yes, St Helena 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 Helena School a religious school?

St Helena School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
172
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Area population (ZIP 10462)
75,452
Area average commute
45.6 min
Area median age
35.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10462; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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