At a Glance
A Small Catholic Elementary School in the Bronx Where Kids Are Known by Name
Families seeking a Catholic elementary education in the Bronx who want a small school with genuine diversity — not the homogeneous Catholic school stereotype. It's a good fit if you value faith-based values, live in or near Morris Park, and want your child in a school where they're known as an individual, not a number.
- Small enrollment (222 students) creates a close-knit, village-like feel
- Diverse student body — unusual for a Catholic school, with strong Hispanic and Asian representation
- Catholic identity provides faith-based values and community service focus
- Grades PK-5 means one school for the elementary years
- 17.6:1 ratio is more personalized than public schools but less intimate than the smallest private schools
- Private tuition applies — factor this into your budget alongside other Bronx Catholic or secular private options
- Religious affiliation means your child will receive Catholic instruction — this may or may not align with your family's values
- The 17.6:1 ratio is moderate — smaller than public schools but larger than some boutique private schools
- Morris Park requires a commute for most families outside the immediate area — be honest about logistics
- Safety and transit scores are average — this is a practical, working Bronx neighborhood, not a destination district
A small Catholic elementary school (pre-K to 5th grade) with 222 students and a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It's a traditional Catholic school in structure — not the progressive, secular private school model — but the demographics suggest a community that's more diverse than the typical Catholic school stereotype.
With only 222 students across six grade levels, this is a tight-knit community where families tend to know each other. The diversity is real — roughly 40% white, 33% Hispanic, 13.5% Asian, 5% Black, and 8% multiracial or other — which is unusual for many Catholic schools in the city that skew heavily toward one demographic. Parents here are likely looking for a faith-based education without sacrificing exposure to a diverse peer group.
Morris Park is a residential neighborhood in the Bronx — not Manhattan, not trendy, but a real working-class to middle-class community with strong Italian and Hispanic roots. It's the kind of place where neighbors know each other. The safety score of 52 and transit score of 48 are both middle-of-the-road: safe enough for everyday life, but you're not going to have the subway at your doorstep or the amenities of a denser area.
Morris Park is a walkable neighborhood by Bronx standards — you can get around on foot, and it's connected to the rest of the borough by bus. But if you're coming from Manhattan or another borough, factor in a commute. This is very much a neighborhood school for families who live in the area.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews on GreatSchools (3.6/5 from 20 reviews); one parent complaint about tuition fees and administrative costs
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST CLARE SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST CLARE SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Morris Park.
- What grades does ST CLARE SCHOOL serve?
- ST CLARE SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ST CLARE SCHOOL?
- ST CLARE SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST CLARE SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- ST CLARE SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST CLARE SCHOOL in?
- ST CLARE SCHOOL is in Morris Park, Bronx.
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