Our Lady of Lourdes School has educated the children of Harlem and North Manhattan since opening its doors in 1912 and is dedicated to providing a foundation for each child to develop into a successful leader. Our Lady of Lourdes School affirms the uniqueness of each child and concentrates on the spiritual, intellectual, moral, social and physical growth of every student. The school provides an atmosphere in which students feel safe, and mature into thinking, faith-filled, ethical individuals sensitive to the needs of others. Our Lady of Lourdes School is the recipient of the 2019 Blackboard Award Honoree as an Outstanding School.
School At-a-GlanceOffering Private Pre-K3 and Pre-K4, and Kindergarten through grade 8 classes; Early drop off at 7:15 AM; Free breakfast and lunch programs, After-school programs from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM; AdvancEd Accredited; Sacramental Preparation Programs with Our Lady of Lourdes Church; Fully-equipped Science lab (partnerships with the BioBus and for The Love of Science); STEM Instruction; Library and media center; Coding classes, Chromebooks in all classes (wireless internet access); Italian language instruction (grades Pre K 3 – 8); Arts Programming (Guitar, Choir, Drama with Stages on the Sound, Dancing Classrooms, MyPlate! The Food Guide Musical Program, Alvin Ailey Dance Company); Visual Arts program (painting, drawing, sculpting, printmaking); Music with the New York Philharmonic School and Very Young Composers programs and Choir; and Physical Education; Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball; Writing, Science, and Yearbook clubs, Math and ELA tutoring, Student Council.
Serving the East Harlem Community for 125 years, Our Lady Queen of Angels School provides our students with an academically rigorous, well-rounded education rooted in gospel values and attentive to individual differences. OLQA strives to empower students to strengthen their faith, develop their talents and abilities, and embrace a life-long passion for learning. In doing so, OLQA prepares them to become successful, contributing members of their local and global communities. OLQA is a Partnership School.
School At-a-GlanceGrades Pre-K to 8; Full-day Pre-K for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds; Early drop off; Breakfast and Lunch programs; Extended Academic day until 4PM (grades 1-8) allows for extended periods for reading and math every day in all grades facilitating mastery of the core subjects; Comprehensive After-school program until 6PM; Fully equipped Computer lab; Daily religion instruction; Sacramental preparation; Enrichment instruction includes: weekly Visual Arts and Music classes, and twice weekly Physical Education; Sports include: Tennis, Basketball, and Soccer.
Fr. Christopher Devron, President
Regis High School offers a tuition free, Jesuit college preparatory education to Roman Catholic young men from the New York metropolitan area who demonstrate superior intellectual and leadership potential. The school is committed to both academic excellence and fostering a spirit of generosity and service. With an emphasis on academic rigor and Catholic formation, the school’s program is designed to promote your son’s intellectual and spiritual growth. Regis seeks to inspire and train the ethnically diverse young men in its care to become leaders in the Church, in the civic community, and in their chosen profession.
School At-a-GlanceReligious instruction; Enrichment program includes: Computer Science, Foreign language, and Fine Arts; Sports programs include: Basketball, Baseball, Track, Cross Country, and Volleyball; Extra-curricular activities include: Speech and Debate, Student Newspaper, Student Government, Yearbook, Chess Club, and Bowling Club
In keeping with our legacy of academic excellence and spiritual joy, the faculty and staff of Saint Ignatius Loyola School are dedicated to the education of the whole child. By imparting the meaningful values of diligence, integrity, compassion and an awareness of social justice, our students spiritual, intellectual, social and emotional needs are given the opportunity to flourish. While maintaining an environment conducive to learning, students develop a sensitivity and flexibility of mind and spirit, and are encouraged to reach their intellectual and social potential.
School At-a-GlanceGrades PreK3 to 8; Two campuses: the Lower Campus for students in PreK3 through Kindergarten and the Upper Campus for Grades 1-8; Smaller class sizes for students in PreK3 through Grade 2. AdvanceEd Accredited; Member of the National Catholic Educational Association; a 2011 and 2018 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School; follows New York State and Archdiocese of New York Guidelines; enriched curriculum includes Latin, Physical Education, Fine Arts, Music, Library, Accelerated Math, Algebra I Classes and English Language Arts Class. After-school programs include the Fine Arts and Performing Arts, Sports, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra and Strings, Math and Language Arts; other extra-curricular programs include Bell Choir, Chorus; In proximity to the museum mile; Fully equipped Library, Computer lab, and Science lab with a greenhouse; Smartboards in every classroom, and individual iPads and Google Chromebooks for every student.
Ms. Carissa Canovas, Head of Lower School
Ms. Megan Gonzalez, Head of Barry Upper School
The School of the Blessed Sacrament provides quality Catholic education for students in Pre-K 3 through Eighth grade. Built upon the long standing tradition of Catholic education and communities in which we serve, we are one school with two campuses on the West Side of Manhattan. Our Lower School (Pre-K 3-Grade 3) is located at 147 West 70th Street and the Barry Upper School (Grades 4-8) is located at 456 West 52nd Street. The School of the Blessed Sacrament strives to educate 21st century learners and create future leaders in an environment that is rooted in faith and strengthened by its community. At The School of the Blessed Sacrament, learning is not a spectator sport.
School At-a-GlanceFull day program for grades Pre-K 3 to 8; AdvancED Accredited; Newly renovated state of the art spaces in the Barry Upper School; Traditional educational program with a focus on STREAM (science, technology, engineering, religion, arts, music); Enrichment program includes: Art, Music, Theater Arts, Computer Science, Library, Spanish, Latin, Physical Education, Choir and STEM/Science Lab; Elective program and Advanced Math/Algebra I offered at Upper School campus; After School Care and After School Enrichment Activities daily for all age groups, include Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Yoga, Photography, Book Club, Performing Arts and STEM.
St. Charles Borromeo School has been helping Saints and Scholars grow their God-given gifts since our founding in 1904. We’ve done this by living out our five core values every day: to seek, serve, heal, love, and grow. Our school community is committed to the development of the whole child — body and soul, heart and mind.
School At-a-GlanceOffers Private Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4, and Grades K through 8; AdvancED Accredited; Follows the New York State Curriculum and Archdiocese of New York Guidelines; Free Breakfast and Lunch program; Weekly Mass; Music classes and choral program; Art K-8, Unique STEM curriculum with Google Chromebooks and interactive displays in every class; Coding classes for grades 6-8. Our After-School Program includes tutoring and homework with our own professional teaching staff as well as enrichment opportunities such as chess, martial arts, robotics, dance, art, music, foreign language, and cooking. Clubs include CYO Girls and Boys Basketball; City Track; Drum Program; Robotics Club.
Founded in 1936, St. Elizabeth School provides students with the opportunity to reach their full potential in a Catholic school atmosphere of love, trust and hope. The school’s mission is promoting a family-like environment where all members of the school community take part in the development of the child, molding students into whole persons, in whom values are developed side-by-side with academic achievement.
School At-a-GlanceFREE 3K For ALL and UPK Programs (Site # 06MAXH), Grades Kindergarten to 8; Full day early childhood learning center (3 and 4 yrs); Before-care starting at 7am; After-school program until 6 PM; AdvancED Accredited; Free breakfast and lunch program; Full-time Nurse on staff; SETSS; Academic Support Services in Math, and English as a Second Language (ESL); Dual-Language program grades K-6; 16:1 student to teacher ratio; Mass and Sacramental program; Classroom libraries; Chromebooks in every classroom; Newly constructed outdoor playground; Art and Music and Physical Education programming, Updated Science lab (St. Albert Great Science Center) with hands-on experiments; Community service projects; CYO basketball.
St. George Academy strives to offer a varied curriculum, to stimulate critical thinking, and to create a supportive environment characterized by attention to the growth of each child spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, physically, and culturally. The school’s program is designed to help develop your child’s fullest potential.
School At-a-GlanceCurriculum approved by the New York State Board of Regents; After-school program; Academic Support Services; Technology instruction; Sports programs include: Boys/Girls Volleyball, Boys Basketball, and Boys Soccer
St. Jean Baptiste High School, a college preparatory school, educates young women to become women of faith, service and commitment. Rooted in the spirit of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, St. Jean’s empowers your daughter to participate actively in the transformation of society for a more just world.
School At-a-GlanceSJB follows New York State and Archdiocese of New York guidelines and is AdvancED Accredited. Advanced Placement (AP) college and honors classes are offered; Grade 12 students participate in a Christian Service Program; SmartBoard technology is available in every classroom; Extra-curricular activities include: the National, French and Spanish Honor Societies, Student Council and SJB Ambassadors; A varied activities and sports program offers students opportunities to make friends, to develop leadership skills and to participate in projects in the wider arena of New York City. Students have been accepted into a variety of competitive enrichment programs particularly in the fine arts and in the field of science. Our recently renovated building and new addition include a chapel, the Wave Caf, library, college counseling suite, physical fitness room, art studio and two new science labs.
Founded in 1880, St. Joseph’s School – Yorkville, is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and serves the five boroughs, upper counties of New York, and New Jersey. St. Joseph’s School provides a vibrant, inquiry-based learning environment that nurtures and challenges every child, Pre-K 3 to 8th grade. Dedicated to the education of a diverse student body, the faculty and staff work within the framework of Catholic values. Through the pursuit of academic excellence, personal integrity, and community service, students become self-confident, civic-minded and responsible citizens. Each member of the school is invited to grow in knowledge, faith, and service within a family environment.
School At-a-GlanceGrades Pre-K 3 to 8; Morning Care/Early Drop-Off; After-School Program; Enrichment Program; free breakfast and lunch programs; Early Childhood Playroom, Gym, Music Room, Art Studio, Lab, Library; Technology Lab; Kindergarten to Grade 8 1:1 Chromebook devices; SMARTBoard access for all classes. Enrichment programs include: Theater, Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Cooking, and Special Interests; CYO Cross Country, Basketball, and Track. Home School Association parent volunteers are an integral part of our community, brainstorming and implementing school-wide events throughout the year.
St. Mark the Evangelist School offers a program of academic excellence in a Catholic environment. The school was founded by St. Katherine Drexel for African-American children in Harlem and has served the community for over 100 years.
School At-a-GlanceGrades Pre-K to 8; Middle States Accredited; After-school program (4-6 pm); Extended Academic Day (8am -4pm); Breakfast and Lunch programs; Library (Author Study Program brings authors and illustrators to the library to meet with students); Literacy consultant; Computer lab; Computers in the classroom with SmartBoard access and video streaming; Academic Support Services include: Remedial Math and Reading programs; Enrichment program includes: Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts program, Ballroom Dancing, Music ensemble, and Choir; Varsity boy’s Basketball team; Photography club
St. Stephen of Hungary School is an award-winning Catholic school with a rich heritage of academic excellence. Nurturing each student’s mind, body and spirit in the Franciscan tradition, St. Stephen of Hungary School prepares its students to be passionate leaders and self-confident, lifelong learners. Children thrive in student-centered classrooms where real-life application and project-based, learning inquiry learning are emphasized. Whether solving a math problem or creating a service-learning project, students are taught to self-advocate and encouraged to collaborate and support one another in order to develop the confidence they need to tackle new challenges. At St. Stephen of Hungary School, the entire community comes together to provide each child with endless possibilities.
School At-a-GlanceGrades Pre-K to 8; Half-day and Full-day Pre-K for 3 year olds; Full-day Pre-K for 4 year olds; After-school programs include: Musical Theater, Costume and Set Design, Show Choir, Creative Writing, Urban Farming, Robotics, Coding, Chess, Keyboarding, and more!; Enrichment programs include: Foreign Language, STREAM, Music, Violin and Band, Advanced Math, Readers Theater, Visual Art, Student Council, Blended Learning Instruction; Daily Religious instruction; Sacramental preparation; Sports activities include Basketball and Track.
Saint Vincent Ferrer High School subscribes to the philosophy that education is a process of growth and development – a process based on strong faith in God and on respect for each person as an individual and as a responsible member of society. The entire school program encourages your daughter to develop sound moral values and to form valuable intellectual and social habits, while providing a superior academic education.
School At-a-GlanceAdvanced Placement (AP) courses available; Honors Program; Religious instruction; Enrichment program includes: Foreign language, Fine Arts, and Physical Education
Established in 1888, The Epiphany School prides itself on a tradition of excellence. The school enjoys three campuses, the Early Childhood Center (Toddler Twos, Nursery, and PreK), the Lower School (Kindergarten-grade 3) and the Upper School (grades 4-8), that consistently and cohesively provides an educational environment rooted in community with a rigorous academic program.
School At-a-GlanceGrades Toddler Two through 8; Follows New York State and Archdiocese of New York Guidelines; Early drop-off; Free breakfast program; Two classes per grade; Religious instruction; Enrichment program includes: Art, Music, Physical Education, and Foreign language (Spanish), Library, Science Lab; Fully equipped Computer lab; iPads available to every student; After-school program (Nursery to 8) until 5:30 PM; After-school activities include: Science, Dance, Cooking, Arts & Crafts, and Drama.
Since 1832, Transfiguration School has provided educational excellence to successive waves of immigrants and their children. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, Transfiguration School nurtures the mind, body and spirit in a family-centered environment to develop thoughtful and responsible learners. Transfiguration School is a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School with an enrollment of over 400 students. Students receive a firm foundation in academics and the creative arts in accordance with New York State Common Core and the Archdiocese of New York curriculum.
School At-a-GlanceAt Transfiguration, we believe in nurturing the student in all aspects of learning, inspiring them to explore new opportunities and use their talents, so that they can take all they learn in and out of the classroom and grow into intellectually, socially and emotionally responsible young adults. Through this journey with us, your child will excel and be prepared for a healthy and confident transition to high school. We welcome families for FREE PreK For All (UPK Site # 02MAJI), and for private PreK3 through 8th Grade from all backgrounds and religious beliefs to embrace our Catholic influenced culture which allows us the freedom to reinforce strong morals, unwavering values and tradition that has proven successful for our scholars.