The Mission

Saint Angela Merici School is a co-educational grammar school whose cornerstone encompasses the teachings and the values of Jesus Christ. Our south Bronx school serves a multi ethnic community with diverse religious beliefs. We help our students develop strong academic skills, moral strength and love of thy neighbor. We guide our students on their path to become noble, holy, well-rounded and productive leaders in the community.


Our Community

There are many challenges that must be overcome daily—crime, high unemployment and modest job skills. For example, in our school 100% of our students qualify for the free lunch program. In the community over 42% of the children under 18 years live below the Federal poverty line and a single parent heads over 30% of the families.

St Angela’s School offers the children of these struggling families a well-rounded education in a safe and secure environment. Our school is an icon in the neighborhood, a place where children learn and develop. Some of our students are the first in their families to go to high school. Despite the limited resources of the families there is a high value on education. Many work two and three jobs so that their children have the opportunity of being educated at our school.


Spirituality

Over the last few years we have been so pleased to witness at St. Angela Merici School the reaffirmation of our Catholic identity. This has been manifested in our sacramental program. Each year the number of children who participate in the sacramental program has increased. As part of the staff of Saint Angela Merici we now have three Sisters who embody a life of commitment to Christ. We have made sure that statues of the Blessed Mother and crucifixes are displayed in every classroom to remind the students that Saint Angela Merici’s focus is Christ and his Church. Some beautiful Church traditions are back in the school - the recitation of the Rosary, the Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the celebration of our Patroness Saint Angela Merici.