At a Glance
A welcoming Catholic elementary school with deep Bronx roots and a highly diverse student body
Families seeking an affordable(ish), accessible Catholic elementary education in a highly diverse Bronx neighborhood. Best fit for parents who value faith-based learning, community feel, and diversity — and who are comfortable investigating the safety of the specific area around Mace Avenue. Families looking for highly competitive academics or very small class sizes may want to explore other options.
- One of the most ethnically diverse private schools in NYC with a 0.71 diversity index
- Small enrollment (215 students) creates a tight-knit community feel
- Catholic faith-based education with daily religious instruction
- Modest 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio allows for personalized attention
- Serves pre-K through 5th grade, offering a full elementary pathway in one school
- The safety score of 12/100 is low — this is a real factor families should investigate by visiting at different times of day
- The 19.5:1 ratio is higher than elite private schools (often 5:1 to 8:1) but reasonable for a neighborhood Catholic school
- Religious affiliation means daily religious instruction is integrated — families should be comfortable with this
- Not highly selective — admissions appear accessible, which is a plus for some families and a consideration for others seeking academic intensity
- Limited data available on advanced academics, arts, or extracurricular programming
A Roman Catholic elementary school (pre-K through 5th grade) with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio and 215 students total. This is a small, neighborhood-oriented school rather than an elite or highly selective institution.
The student body is notably diverse — roughly half Hispanic (51%) with substantial Black (15%), White (17%), and Asian (12%) representation. This diversity index of 0.71 is significantly higher than most NYC private schools, reflecting the multicultural character of the Allerton neighborhood.
Allerton is a working-class Bronx neighborhood with a strong Dominican and Puerto Rican presence, though demographics have shifted in recent years. The area has a family density score of 73/100, meaning plenty of families with kids, but the safety score of 12/100 is a genuine concern that parents should factor in seriously.
Allerton is generally walkable with decent transit options (transit score 56/100), but families should research specific commutes and neighborhood streets directly.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews with concerns about favoritism, handling of bullying incidents, and administrative competence noted in some reviews; positive feedback about nurturing the whole child and strong community bonds from other parents
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST LUCY SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST LUCY SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Allerton.
- What grades does ST LUCY SCHOOL serve?
- ST LUCY SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ST LUCY SCHOOL?
- ST LUCY SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST LUCY SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- ST LUCY SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST LUCY SCHOOL in?
- ST LUCY SCHOOL is in Allerton, Bronx.
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