At a Glance
A Small Catholic Middle School Serving Hunts Point's Community
Families seeking a small, traditional Catholic education in the Hunts Point area who prioritize intimate community and individualized attention over athletic programs and diverse extracurricular offerings. Particularly well-suited for Hispanic families who value a faith-based school that reflects their cultural heritage.
- Exceptional smallness: 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio means near-individualized attention
- Total enrollment of 76 creates a family-like atmosphere
- Strong Catholic identity with daily prayer and religious instruction
- Predominantly Hispanic community may feel welcoming for Spanish-speaking families
- Traditional middle school structure (grades 6-8)
- The school is very small — this means limited extracurricular options, sports teams, and course variety compared to larger schools
- Religious instruction is central, not optional — make sure Catholic education aligns with your family's values
- Nearly 95% Hispanic enrollment means limited ethnic diversity in the student body
- With only 9 teachers, specialty subjects (world languages, arts, advanced STEM) may be limited
- You may need to supplement outside the classroom for sports or specialized programs
St. Ignatius is a small, traditional Catholic middle school with an extremely tight-knit community. The 8.4:1 ratio means your child won't get lost in the crowd — teachers and administrators will know their name, their strengths, and their struggles.
This is a remarkably homogeneous community. With 94.7% Hispanic enrollment, your child will be in an environment where cultural familiarity is the norm — Spanish may be spoken by many families, and Hispanic heritage is likely celebrated. The small size (76 students total) means the community is extremely intimate — think of it more like an extended family than a typical school.
Hunts Point is a working-class neighborhood in the South Bronx, historically a port and industrial area. It's a neighborhood where community ties run deep, and St. Ignatius has been part of that fabric. The area has seen investment in recent years but remains economically challenged — family density is moderate at 23 per 100 households.
Depending on where you live in Hunts Point, your child may be able to walk to school — the neighborhood is relatively compact. However, if you're coming from outside the area, transportation can be a factor. Evaluate commute realistically.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed ratings: 6.3/10 on MySchoolScout, 5.0/10 on GreatSchools; noted for small class sizes (8.4:1 ratio) and close-knit community; limited parent reviews available
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 6 to 8 in Hunts Point.
- What grades does ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL serve?
- ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL serves grades 6 to 8.
- How do students get into ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL?
- ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL in?
- ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL is in Hunts Point, Bronx.
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