At a Glance
A Catholic All-Boys Community Where Academic Rigor Meets Urban Diversity
Families seeking a structured, Catholic, all-boys middle school with strong diversity (90% Black/Hispanic), a personal student-teacher ratio (11.4:1), and a traditional values framework. Best for sons who thrive in single-gender environments with clear expectations, daily faith formation, and a community that reflects the demographic reality of the Bronx. If you prioritize small-scale personal attention and are comfortable with a faith-based, all-boys environment — and if the commute works for your family — this could be a strong fit.
- All-boys Catholic middle school — rare and intentional in a city where coed and secular options dominate
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio — small enough for real mentorship, large enough for community
- Diverse student body (90% Black/Hispanic) — a departure from the typical private school demographic
- Grades 6-8 specifically — a true middle school, not a K-12 where older students dominate
- Roman Catholic foundation — daily prayer, religious instruction, and values-based culture
- Religious affiliation is non-negotiable if your family is secular or of a different faith — this is a practicing Catholic school
- All-boys environment means no female peers — think about whether that's right for your son at this age
- The neighborhood safety score (32/100) is low — you'll want to visit at drop-off and pickup times to form your own impression
- Commuting may be challenging given the transit score (44/100) — factor in travel time for your family routine
- Tuition is not listed in this data — contact the school directly for current costs
Mt St Michael Academy is a Roman Catholic all-boys school — which means uniform expectations, daily prayer, and the structured environment that many families associate with Catholic education. The 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio is a real selling point: at roughly 11 students per teacher, your son will be known by name, not just by a number in a roster. With 61 teachers for 696 students across three grades, there's a balance between having enough scale for robust programming and keeping things intimate enough for genuine mentorship.
Here's what makes Mt St Michael stand out demographically: nearly 90% of the student body is Black or Hispanic, which is unusual even for a Bronx school and speaks to the community this institution serves. The diversity index of 0.63 is high — not in the sense of many different racial groups, but in the sense of a majority-minority school with deep roots in the Bronx's Black and Latino neighborhoods. White and Asian families are a small minority (under 10% combined), so your son will be in a community that looks like a significant slice of New York City, not like the more homogenized private school populations in Manhattan or Brooklyn. This is a real strength if you want your son to learn and build friendships across racial and cultural lines.
Wakefield-Woodlawn is a residential Bronx neighborhood with a mix of one- and two-family homes, apartment buildings, and local businesses. It's working- and middle-class, with a strong sense of community — the family density score of 60/100 reflects that there are plenty of families with kids in the area. That said, the safety score of 32/100 is low, and this is something you'll want to factor in. The transit score of 44/100 suggests that getting to and from school may require some planning, whether that's a car ride, a bus, or a combination. If you're coming from outside the neighborhood, factor in a realistic commute before you commit.
This is a car-dependent neighborhood for most families. The 44/100 transit score reflects limited subway access — you're likely looking at a bus ride or a parent drive for drop-off and pickup. If your son will be taking public transit independently, make sure the route works before accepting a spot.
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What Parents Are Saying
Positive reviews on Niche (4.02/5 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
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.
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