At a Glance
A Neighborhood Catholic Elementary School with Deep Roots in the Bronx
Families seeking a faith-based elementary education in a small, diverse Bronx neighborhood. Parents who value Catholic tradition, want their children in a tight-knit school community, and appreciate the neighborhood's residential character will find this a strong fit. Ideal for families who live in Throgs Neck or nearby areas and want a local parish school option.
- Small enrollment of 232 students creates an intimate, family-like atmosphere
- Roman Catholic parish school with decades of community roots
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio allows for individualized attention
- High diversity reflecting the multicultural character of southeast Bronx
- Serves Pre-K through 5th grade, offering a continuous K-5 experience
- Tuition costs for private Catholic school — families should contact the school directly for current rates
- Religious affiliation means faith participation is expected as part of the program
- Student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is moderate; smaller than large public schools but not as low as elite private schools
- As a parish school, programs and extracurriculars may be more limited than larger independent schools
- Standardized test scores and advanced program offerings are not publicly reported
St. Frances de Chantal is a Roman Catholic elementary school serving Pre-K through 5th grade in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx. The school operates as a traditional parish school with a focus on academic fundamentals grounded in Catholic values.
The student body reflects the diversity of this working-class Bronx neighborhood — nearly half of students identify as Hispanic, about 39% as white, with smaller Black, Asian, and multiracial populations. The diversity index of 0.669 indicates a genuinely mixed community. With 232 students across Pre-K through 5th grade, this is a tight-knit school where families and teachers tend to know one another.
Throgs Neck-Schuylerville is a residential neighborhood in the southeastern Bronx, characterized by single-family homes, small apartment buildings, and a strong sense of local community. It's a working- and middle-class area that's remained relatively affordable compared to Manhattan and other parts of the Bronx. The neighborhood has local shops, parks, and easy access to the Throggs Neck Bridge.
This is a walkable, car-friendly neighborhood where most families live within a short distance of the school. Parents can expect easy drop-offs and a community feel on the surrounding blocks.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews - Niche rating 2.45/5; parents cite concerns about outdated teaching methods, poor communication, lack of STEM programs, and insufficient resources, though some positive reviews mention good teachers and academic progress
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST FRANCES DE CHANTAL SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST FRANCES DE CHANTAL SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Throgs Neck-Schuylerville.
- What grades does ST FRANCES DE CHANTAL SCHOOL serve?
- ST FRANCES DE CHANTAL SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ST FRANCES DE CHANTAL SCHOOL?
- ST FRANCES DE CHANTAL SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST FRANCES DE CHANTAL SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- ST FRANCES DE CHANTAL SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST FRANCES DE CHANTAL SCHOOL in?
- ST FRANCES DE CHANTAL SCHOOL is in Throgs Neck-Schuylerville, Bronx.
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