Villa Maria Academy, a private Catholic school located in the Bronx, is owned and operated by the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame. Since 1886 Villa Maria has maintained a tradition of educational excellence. Dedicated faculty, staff members and families with a strong belief in faith-filled Catholic education help continue Villa Maria’s legacy of excellence, leadership and character development critical to the education of students. The students are taught in a safe and nurturing environment and are challenged daily to achieve their highest potentials.
School At-a-GlanceFREE 3K and PreK For All (UPK Site # 08XAFB); Middle Sates Accredited; Grades K to 8; Departmental grades 4 to 8; Enrichment program includes: Honors Algebra, Art, Music, and Physical Education; Fully equipped Science lab; Computer Lab; SmartBoards; iPads; Chrome Books; Library; TACHS (Test for Admission to Catholic High Schools) preparatory classes; Sports programs include: Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Track, and Cheerleading; Extra-curricular activities include: National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, STEM Club, Peer Tutoring, and Drama Club; After-school care; Summer Camp, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, Junior High Dances. Dedication to peace and justice advocacy and service programs.
Founded in 1847, Xavier High School is an academically rigorous, Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school in New York City that educates intelligent, motivated young men of diverse backgrounds and means. Xavier teaches students to take responsibility for their lives, to lead with integrity, to act justly in service of others, to pursue excellence in every endeavor and to deepen their relationship with God. Ultimately, Xavier forms young men who will go forth to transform the world for God’s greater glory.
School At-a-GlanceComputer lab; Religious instruction; Junior ROTC program; Sports programs include: Basketball, Baseball, Bowling, Track, Football, Golf, Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, and Wrestling; Extra-curricular activities include: Film Club, Science Fiction Club, Ski/Snowboarding Club, School Newspaper, Photography Club, Asian American Culture Society, Dramatics Society, and Boxing Club.