At a Glance
A neighborhood Catholic elementary school where kids learn Latin, perform musicals, and ride the 1 train home.
Best suited for
Upper West Side or nearby families — Catholic, culturally Catholic, or simply faith-curious — who want a warm, academically serious elementary school at a price well below the Manhattan private-school norm.
What stands out
- Tuition of $9,550 is meaningfully below most Manhattan private schools, putting a faith-based elementary education within reach for a broader range of families.
- Latin instruction in elementary school is uncommon and signals a serious academic program, particularly for a school at this price point.
- A dedicated Music Theater Arts program supplements the standard music curriculum — kids actually perform, not just learn notes.
- STEM and computer science are folded into the core curriculum rather than treated as electives.
- Parent reviews consistently call out staff warmth and a "hidden gem" quality — small enough that every child is known.
Things to consider
- The school runs only through fifth grade, so families will face a middle-school transition and a second admission process when the time comes.
- As a Catholic school, religious formation is part of the daily rhythm — families should be comfortable with that, even if they themselves are not Catholic.
- Application has rolling admissions but with priority deadlines in November and January, so timing the inquiry matters.
- The Upper West Side location is convenient for residents but a longer commute for families coming from other boroughs or downtown.
Identity
Founded in the Catholic tradition, Blessed Sacrament describes its mission as forming young leaders academically, personally, and spiritually, with an explicit emphasis on celebrating diversity within a faith-based framework. It serves the early elementary years only, from pre-K through fifth grade. The school is coeducational and nonsectarian-friendly in practice even as religious formation sits at the center of its identity.
Community
The school's own language — "celebrating diversity" — suggests a student body that reflects the neighborhood's varied families rather than a narrow demographic slice. Parent reviews highlight a warm, welcoming culture where staff know children by name. The Upper West Side location draws families from across a broad swath of the neighborhood.
Neighborhood
The school sits in the heart of the Upper West Side-Lincoln Square area, where median household income sits well above the citywide average and more than eight in ten adults hold a bachelor's degree. It is one of Manhattan's most family-dense neighborhoods, with Lincoln Center a short walk north and the commercial strips of Broadway and Amsterdam nearby. The block itself is residential and quiet despite being a quick ride from anywhere in the city.
Three subway options are within a few minutes' walk: the 72 St station on the 1/2/3 lines about three minutes away, and either 66 St-Lincoln Center on the 1 or 72 St on the C/B about six minutes on foot.
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What Parents Are Saying
Highly rated (4.5 and 4.56); described as a hidden gem with professional, welcoming, caring staff; students are appropriately challenged, inspired, and happy; nurturing environment
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square.
- What grades does BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL serve?
- BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL?
- BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL in?
- BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL is in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan.