At a Glance
An all-boys Catholic middle school in the Marist tradition, bringing college-prep rigor and brotherhood to the north Bronx.
Best suited for
A family looking for a structured, affordable, Catholic all-boys middle school in the Bronx whose son would benefit from mentors, brotherhood, and a clear college-prep track.
What stands out
- All-boys Marist environment that emphasizes brotherhood and a structured code of conduct rarely found in coed middle schools.
- Brother John Bantz Honors Program gives high-achieving students a dedicated college-prep track.
- Mentoring in Medicine and Sports Medicine programs pair classroom work with real-world career exposure.
- Focus Education Program supports students with learning difficulties within the same school community rather than pushing them out.
- Tuition of $7,000–$10,500 makes this one of the more affordable private Catholic options in New York City.
Things to consider
- All-boys means it only fits families with a son, and the culture is intentionally traditional and faith-based.
- The school tops out at 8th grade, so families will face another transition to a high school in three years.
- Located in the far north Bronx — the 2 or 5 train ride from Manhattan or Brooklyn is long, and most students arrive by car or bus.
- At 696 students, the school is large for a middle school, which some kids thrive in and others find overwhelming.
- Honors and specialized programs are a draw, but parent reviewers note some desire for a wider variety of elective classes.
Identity
Founded in the Marist tradition of Catholic education, Mt St Michael Academy offers a middle school program for boys in grades 6 through 8, emphasizing Gospel values, simplicity, family spirit, love of work, and devotion to Mary. It frames itself as a college-preparatory school with a value-centered, technologically literate curriculum aimed at forming service-oriented leaders.
Community
The student body is overwhelmingly students of color, with Black and Hispanic students making up roughly 90% of enrollment; parent reviewers describe the community as tight-knit, supportive, and accountability-driven. The school draws families from across the north Bronx and lower Westchester, giving it a regional, working- and middle-class character.
Neighborhood
Wakefield-Woodlawn is a residential stretch of the far north Bronx with a median household income around $73,000 — solidly middle class for the borough — and roughly 30% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The area reads as a stable, family-oriented community with longtime residents anchoring the block-level feel.
The school is a real walk from the subway — about 11 minutes to Wakefield-241 St on the 2, 13 minutes to Nereid Avenue on the 2 and 5, or 19 minutes to Eastchester-Dyre Av on the 5 — so most families drive, carpool, or rely on school transportation rather than the train.
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What Parents Are Saying
Positive reviews (4.02 out of 5 rating from 121 reviews) describe the school as having a rich community, supportive teachers, and a structured yet nurturing environment. Parents appreciate the rigorous academics and accountability. Some note desire for more class variety.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is MT ST MICHAEL ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for MT ST MICHAEL ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 6 to 8 in Wakefield-Woodlawn.
- What grades does MT ST MICHAEL ACADEMY serve?
- MT ST MICHAEL ACADEMY serves grades 6 to 8.
- How do students get into MT ST MICHAEL ACADEMY?
- MT ST MICHAEL ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is MT ST MICHAEL ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- MT ST MICHAEL ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is MT ST MICHAEL ACADEMY in?
- MT ST MICHAEL ACADEMY is in Wakefield-Woodlawn, Bronx.