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#656 of 992 private schools in NY

Villa Maria Academy

Elementary School

3335 COUNTRY CLUB RD, Bronx, NY 10465

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

239

Student-Teacher

13.7:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

239

Student-Teacher

13.7:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

New York private schools

#656 of 992

In Bronx

#32 of 53

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About Villa Maria Academy

Villa Maria Academy is a private elementary school in Bronx, NY. Villa Maria Academy serves approximately 239 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Villa Maria Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #656 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

Villa Maria Academy 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 Villa Maria Academy compares to 341 public schools serving similar grades in Bronx, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.7:1

This School

12:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

239

This School

455

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.8

This School

5.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 62.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 27.6% vs 0%

Asian 3.8% vs 0%

Black 2.9% vs 0%

Villa Maria Academy Bronx Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Villa Maria Academy (this school)	—	239	13.7:1	5.8
PS 14 SENATOR JOHN CALANDRA	0.6 mi	689	15:1	6.2
PS 71 ROSE E SCALA	0.7 mi	1,157	12.9:1	6.2
URBAN INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS	1.0 mi	376	13:1	7.0
BRONX DELTA SCHOOL	1.0 mi	418	7.9:1	4.5
MOTT HALL COMMUNITY SCHOOL	1.0 mi	228	11.4:1	4.3
MS 101 EDWARD R BYRNE	1.2 mi	568	13.5:1	7.5
PS 304 EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL	1.2 mi	553	14.9:1	6.3
PS 10	1.2 mi	678	4.7:1	3.5
PS 72 DR WILLIAM DORNEY	1.3 mi	581	13.5:1	5.9
PS 12 LEWIS AND CLARK SCHOOL	1.5 mi	278	4.6:1	3.5
BRONX ARTS AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL	1.6 mi	347	—:1	1.5
EQUALITY CHARTER SCHOOL	1.6 mi	631	8.9:1	5.9
PS 160 WALT DISNEY	1.6 mi	299	11.5:1	4.9
PS/MS 194	1.6 mi	1,164	12.3:1	6.3
PS 175 CITY ISLAND	1.7 mi	255	12.1:1	4.3
ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 3	1.7 mi	334	11.5:1	9.0
ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 4	1.7 mi	347	15.1:1	8.9
ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 5	1.7 mi	332	13.3:1	8.6
PELHAM GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.9 mi	286	10.2:1	7.0
JHS 144 MICHELANGELO	1.9 mi	398	12.8:1	6.7

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

C+ 3.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 4.8 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,144

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 53%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 239

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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)

White 62.3%

Hispanic 27.6%

Asian 3.8%

Black 2.9%

Two or More 2.5%

Pacific Islander 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3335 COUNTRY CLUB RD, Bronx, NY 10465

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Villa Maria Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 304 EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 14 SENATOR JOHN CALANDRA (rated 6.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 71 ROSE E SCALA (rated 6.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PS 14 SENATOR JOHN CALANDRA Bronx	0.6 mi	689	6.2
E MONROE NEW RENAISSANCE BASKETBALL Bronx	0.6 mi	325	—
ST BENEDICT SCHOOL Bronx	0.8 mi	284	5.6
PS 71 ROSE E SCALA Bronx	0.7 mi	1,157	6.2
GREEK AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK Bronx	0.8 mi	132	5.9
URBAN INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS Bronx	1.0 mi	376	7.0
MOTT HALL COMMUNITY SCHOOL Bronx	1.0 mi	228	4.3
BRONX DELTA SCHOOL Bronx	1.0 mi	418	4.5
ST THERESA SCHOOL Bronx	1.0 mi	286	5.1
PS 72 DR WILLIAM DORNEY Bronx	1.3 mi	581	5.9
MS 101 EDWARD R BYRNE Bronx	1.2 mi	568	7.5
PS 304 EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL Bronx	1.2 mi	553	6.3
PS 10 Bronx	1.2 mi	678	3.5
PS 721 STEPHEN MCSWEENEY SCHOOL Bronx	1.2 mi	495	3.5
HERBERT H LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL Bronx	1.2 mi	1,119	6.8
RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL FOR MUSICAL THEATER AND THE ARTS Bronx	1.2 mi	420	6.8
WESTCHESTER SQUARE ACADEMY Bronx	1.2 mi	415	6.1
PELHAM LAB HIGH SCHOOL Bronx	1.2 mi	302	5.9
SCHUYLERVILLE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx	1.2 mi	343	4.5
BRONX RIVER HIGH SCHOOL Bronx	1.2 mi	411	4.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10465 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$90,255

Median Home Value

$602,000

Median Rent

$1,774/mo

Population

46,457

College Educated

29.4%

Homeownership

56.2%

Avg Commute

40.9 min

Poverty Rate

13.9%

Median Age

37.9

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
A J SCHMIDT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Angola, NY	241	5.8
ALBANY SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES Albany, NY	332	5.8
AMPARK NEIGHBORHOOD Bronx, NY	306	5.8
AUSABLE FORKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Au Sable Forks, NY	239	5.8
BROOKLYN GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY	311	5.8
CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT SPRING CREEK Brooklyn, NY	236	5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Villa Maria Academy

What grades does Villa Maria Academy serve?

Villa Maria Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Villa Maria Academy?

Villa Maria Academy has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Maria Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Villa Maria Academy is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Villa Maria Academy rank in NY?

Villa Maria Academy ranks #656 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Villa Maria Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Villa Maria Academy 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 Villa Maria Academy a private school?

Yes, Villa Maria Academy 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 Villa Maria Academy a religious school?

Villa Maria Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 28 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 57 Good Transit
Bike Score: 36 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 239
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 18
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 176 days
Setting: Large City
County: Bronx County
Phone: (718) 824-3260

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