St. Virgilius School in Far Rockaway, NY serves 108 udents in grades K through 8 within a central city community.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1 with a total of 9 teachers supporting its co–ed Catholic elementary and middle school program.
Affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association,. Virgilius School offers Catholic–based education for families seeking faith–oriented inruction.
The udent body includes approximately 6% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Virgilius School provides an affordable private school option in Far Rockaway, with enrollment size smaller than several nearby PK–8 Catholic schools.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Virgilius School?
The application deadline for St. Virgilius School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. Virgilius School is Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah Of Belle Harbor (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy (1.5 miles away)
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(Catholic)
154 Beach 84th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 474-7079
Far Rockaway, NY 11693
(718) 474-7079
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students
338 Beach 56th St
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 474-8618
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 474-8618
2 miles
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Rockaway Childcare Center
Daycare / Preschool
1466 Beach Channel Drive
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1384
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1384
2 miles
Gr: PK-K
Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah Of Belle Harbor
All-boys (Jewish)
505 Beach 129th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-3064
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-3064
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students
St. Francis De Sales Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
219 Beach 129th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 634-2775
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 634-2775
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students
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