Villa Maria Academy vs. St. Benedict School
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School Overview
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Overview
The Villa Maria Academy is a private, independent, Catholic co-educational elementary school located in the Country Club section of the Northeast Bronx.
The school is owned and operated by the Religious Women of the Congregation of Notre Dame.
Over the course of more than a century, the Villa has established a reputation for academic excellence, a robust faith life and a deep and abiding sense of family and community.
The Villa has been an outstanding member of the academic community of New York City, consistently producing capable, ambitious, well-rounded alumni active in the worlds of business and the arts.
St. Benedict School serves 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of St. Benedict School is 24:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1886
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Students Body
Total Students
290 students
367 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
75%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
35
Pre-K Students
54
47
Kindergarten Students
32
30
Grade 1 Students
30
32
Grade 2 Students
24
25
Grade 3 Students
23
29
Grade 4 Students
21
22
Grade 5 Students
26
26
Grade 6 Students
24
37
Grade 7 Students
27
42
Grade 8 Students
29
42
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
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Average Class Size
18
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Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
24:1
List of Courses Offered
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform.)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,500
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Tuition Notes
200 registration fee and 200 fundraising responsibility.
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% on Financial Aid
10%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$10
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Acceptance Rate
75%
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Admissions Director
Janice Mastropietro
Carole Arbolino
Admissions Associate
Lucille Hall
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess ClubMath League
National Junior Honor SocietySTEM Club
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama ClubPiano Lessons