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#686 of 992 private schools in NY

St Lucy's School

Elementary School

830 MACE AVE, Bronx, NY 10467

Private

Enrollment

215

Student-Teacher

19.5:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#686 of 992

In Bronx

#34 of 53

public schools

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St Lucy's School

5.7/10

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

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6.1/10

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About St Lucy's School

St Lucy's School is a private elementary school in Bronx, NY. St Lucy's School serves approximately 215 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Lucy's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #686 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it comparesOn par with NY schools
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

St Lucy's 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 Lucy's School compares to 341 public schools serving similar grades in Bronx, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
This School
vs
12:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
215
This School
vs
455
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.7
This School
vs
5.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 50.7% vs 0%
White 16.7% vs 0%
Black 14.9% vs 0%
Asian 12.1% vs 0%
St Lucy's School Bronx Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Lucy's School (this school) 5.7
PS 89 6.1
PELHAM ACADEMY OF ACADEMICS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 6.9
BRONX PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL 6.4
BRONX GREEN MIDDLE SCHOOL 5.4
PS 96 RICHARD RODGERS 6.0
PS 76 BENNINGTON SCHOOL (THE) 2.6
YOUNG VOICES ACADEMY OF THE BRONX 6.5
PS 121 THROOP 4.5
PS 108 PHILIP J ABINANTI 7.3
PS 105 SENATOR ABRAHAM BERNSTEIN 3.8
PS 97 4.8
PS 41 GUN HILL ROAD 3.1
BRONX COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL 6.9
PS 83 DONALD HERTZ 5.8
BEDFORD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2.8
PS/MS 20 PO GEORGE J WERDAN III 4.1
PS 168 3.3
ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 3 9.0
ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 4 8.9
ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 5 8.6

Showing 20 of 341 schools. View all schools in Bronx

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)
C- 2.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 19.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.3 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 67%
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 215
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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 50.7%
White 16.7%
Black 14.9%
Asian 12.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Native American 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

830 MACE AVE, Bronx, NY 10467

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Lucy's School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 108 PHILIP J ABINANTI (rated 7.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LEARNING TREE CULTURAL CENTER INC (rated 7.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, YOUNG VOICES ACADEMY OF THE BRONX (rated 6.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi
School Distance Rating
PS 89 Bronx 0.1 mi 6.1
BRONX GREEN MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx 0.2 mi 5.4
PELHAM ACADEMY OF ACADEMICS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Bronx 0.2 mi 6.9
BRONX PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx 0.2 mi 6.4
PELHAM PREPARATORY ACADEMY Bronx 0.2 mi 7.8
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE FOR MATH AND SCIENCE Bronx 0.2 mi 7.9
ASTOR COLLEGIATE ACADEMY Bronx 0.2 mi 7.4
HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE AND INNOVATION Bronx 0.2 mi 5.6
BRONXDALE HIGH SCHOOL Bronx 0.2 mi 5.6
NEW YORK INSTITUTE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION Bronx 0.3 mi 8.5
PS 76 BENNINGTON SCHOOL (THE) Bronx 0.5 mi 2.6
ST CATHARINE ACADEMY Bronx 0.4 mi 5.6
PS 96 RICHARD RODGERS Bronx 0.4 mi 6.0
YOUNG VOICES ACADEMY OF THE BRONX Bronx 0.6 mi 6.5
PS 105 SENATOR ABRAHAM BERNSTEIN Bronx 0.7 mi 3.8
LEARNING TREE CULTURAL CENTER INC Bronx 0.8 mi 7.1
BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE VISUAL ARTS Bronx 0.8 mi 6.7
PS 121 THROOP Bronx 0.7 mi 4.5
PS 108 PHILIP J ABINANTI Bronx 0.7 mi 7.3
HIGH SCHOOL FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS Bronx 0.9 mi 5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10467 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$47,806

Median Home Value

$425,500

Median Rent

$1,505/mo

Population

96,304

College Educated

22%

Homeownership

13.6%

Avg Commute

45 min

Poverty Rate

26.8%

Median Age

36.6

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BAYVILLE PRIMARY Bayville, NY 5.7
BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE 5 Bronx, NY 5.7
CASTLE BRIDGE SCHOOL New York, NY 5.7
CLINTON V BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jamestown, NY 5.7
EDWARD R ANDREWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Morrisville, NY 5.7
HOLY CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bronx, NY 5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Lucy's School

What grades does St Lucy's School serve?

St Lucy's School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Lucy's School?

St Lucy's School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Lucy's School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Lucy's School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Lucy's School rank in NY?

St Lucy's School ranks #686 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Lucy's School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Lucy's 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 Lucy's School a private school?

Yes, St Lucy's 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 Lucy's School a religious school?

St Lucy's School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
90 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
89 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
69 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
215
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County

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