At a Glance
A Tiny Faith-Based Elementary Community in the Bronx
Families seeking an extremely small, faith-based elementary environment with lots of individual attention, particularly those who value a close-knit Christian community. It's best for parents who prioritize relationship over scale and who are comfortable with the limited diversity. Families should plan ahead for the transition to middle school after 5th grade.
- Extraordinarily small scale — only 48 students across all elementary grades
- 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio means very individualized attention
- Brethren religious affiliation offers a distinct values-based framework
- Intimate community where teachers know every student by name
- Nearly all students are Black (98%); very limited racial diversity
- Tiny enrollment means limited social options and no older grades — you'll need a new school after 5th
- Academic programming is likely more focused on fundamentals than advanced offerings
- The Brethren approach may feel conservative or progressive depending on your family's views
City of Faith Christian School is a Brethren-affiliated elementary program that prioritizes close student-teacher relationships and faith-based character education. The 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio is extraordinarily low — far below most private schools — creating a feel more like a large family than a traditional classroom.
This is a highly homogeneous community — nearly 98% of students are Black, with just 2% White. There is essentially no Asian, Hispanic, or multiracial representation. For some families, this cultural specificity is a plus (strong community identity, shared experiences); for others seeking diversity, it's a significant consideration.
Williamsbridge-Olinville is a residential area in the north-central Bronx with a moderate family density (66/100). The neighborhood has a mix of housing and is relatively accessible via the subway lines that run through the area. White Plains Road is a major commercial corridor.
The location along White Plains Road offers decent options for families who can walk or use public transit, though a car is helpful for navigating the broader Bronx.
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What Parents Are Saying
Highly positive - 4.9 rating on GreatSchools with 17 reviews; parents praise academic excellence, safety priority, caring teachers, discipline and moral standards; described as 'Perfection in the Bronx' and 'reasonably priced'
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is CITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for CITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Williamsbridge-Olinville.
- What grades does CITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL serve?
- CITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into CITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- CITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is CITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- CITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is CITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL in?
- CITY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is in Williamsbridge-Olinville, Bronx.
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