At a Glance
A Small Catholic Elementary in the Heart of Harlem
Families seeking a small, faith-based elementary education in Harlem who value Catholic tradition and want a personal, neighborhood-rooted school experience for their children.
- Small class sizes with a 10.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio — unusually personal for a private school
- Traditional Catholic elementary curriculum with religious instruction
- Pre-K through 5th grade in one building — easier transitions for growing families
- Locally rooted in Harlem's community
- Religious instruction is central to the program — families should be comfortable with Catholic values
- The student body is not diverse in terms of racial or ethnic background
- As a private school, tuition applies — cost is a factor
- The school does not have the same diversity of extracurricular offerings that larger schools might provide
A Roman Catholic elementary school serving pre-K through 5th grade in Harlem, operated within the Archdiocese of New York.
The student body is predominantly Black (79%) with a significant Hispanic population (20%). This is a tight-knit, neighborhood school where families often live nearby.
St. Charles Borromeo sits in North Harlem, a historically rich neighborhood with strong cultural roots. It's well-connected by subway and bus, and the area has a high family density.
The school is in a walkable urban neighborhood with good transit access, making it practical for families who live nearby or commute from other parts of Manhattan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Harlem (North).
- What grades does ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL serve?
- ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL?
- ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL in?
- ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL is in Harlem (North), Manhattan.
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