Important Announcement Concerning Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York
On February 15, 2023, the Office of the Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of New York announced, with great sadness, that 12 Catholic schools will be unable to reopen for the 2023-24 school year; that a further 3 schools in the Northern Westchester/Putnam and Ulster/Sullivan/Orange Regions will eliminate grades 6, 7 and 8; and that two additional schools in the Bronx will merge with another nearby school (click here to read our Press Release in English or in Spanish).
Click on the name of your school’s Region listed next to the small black tabs below to find out which schools are affected and what to do next.
All students will have the opportunity to continue their Catholic education at another Catholic school in the Archdiocese of New York. We encourage parents to contact their Regional Director of Enrollment at their earliest convenience to see how their child can continue receiving an excellent faith-based education.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why will my school not be reopening?
We understand that this is upsetting news, and that you may feel there could have been something more you or your school community might have done. Only after extensive broader community research, detailed studies, and careful deliberation did we make the difficult decision to close, eliminate grades 6-8 or merge schools. Shifting demographics and lower enrollment, made worse by the pandemic, have impacted the financial stability of these schools. As painful as it sounds, keeping these schools in their current configurations is not sustainable moving forward.
2. Will I have to re-apply to the new school?
- Families whose schools are either not reopening or eliminating grades 6-8 are required to submit a new application and register at a different Catholic school for the 2023-2024 school year to hold a seat for their child(ren) at the new school. Once you have selected a school, simply visit www.ApplyCatholicSchoolsNY.org and submit your application.
- Families who have already applied and been accepted at the two schools which are merging in the Northeast/East Bronx Region and in the Northwest/South Bronx Region do not have to do anything further.
3. If my school is closing or eliminating grades 6-8, will I have to register at the new school?
Yes. In order to complete enrollment at your new school, you will have to register your child(ren) and pay the applicable registration fee. Families who apply and enroll at a participating school by April 17, 2023 will save $100 per child in registration fees.
4. Will my tuition costs go up if the new school’s tuition is higher than at my current school?
The Archdiocese of New York is committed to making every effort to minimize the financial impact to your family as a result of this transfer.
- All families – including those not previously receiving assistance – will have a chance to apply for financial assistance as part of their application to a new participating school. If your child(ren) is receiving financial assistance for the 2022-2023 school year, you are assured of receiving an award for 2023-24 at the new participating school once you complete your application.
- To ease the transition, each child who transfers from a closing school to a participating school will receive a one-time $500 Transition Grant that will be applied to their family’s tuition account during the 2023-2024 academic year.
5. Who do I turn to for help?
Your Regional Director of Enrollment will help you and your child(ren) transition to another Catholic school for the 2023-2024 school year. You can reach your Regional Director of Enrollment at the email address and/or phone number listed above, or by calling our bilingual parent helpline at (646) 794-2885 between 9:00 and 5:00 pm Monday-Friday.
6. How do I learn more about other nearby schools that would meet my child’s needs?
You can contact your Regional Director of Enrollment at the email address and/or phone number listed above, or call our bilingual parent helpline at (646) 794-2885 between 9:00 and 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, to arrange a convenient time for a phone call, or to sign up for any of the information sessions at participating schools.
In addition, click here to view a full list of schools for any zip code you enter on our School Finder page.
We understand that these are extremely difficult times for many families. The Archdiocese of New York is committed to working with parents as closely as possible to find the best possible placement for your child(ren) at a conveniently located Catholic School.