Saint Elizabeth School

1936 - present

Saint Elizabeth School in Washington Heights has been welcoming students since 1936. The Catholic school is rooted in the values of hope, love, and trust. Additional, the school believes in providing a nurturing environment for students to reach their full potential. With a strong curriculum that evolved to meet the needs of a diverse and ever changing community, Saint Elizabeth School fosters academic achievement alongside the development of Gospel- rooted attitudes, beliefs, and habits. As a family-like community, parents, teachers, administration,church and staff all play an active role in the growth and development of the students. Following a fire in 1947, the school rebuilt and relocated to its current location 1949, where it continues to serve families in Washington Heights with dedication and excellence. For over 80 years, Saint Elizabeth School has remained committed to molding students into scholars, embracing the missing to nurture the whole person in mind, body, and spirit.

Saint Elizabeth before and after the fire, showcasing the transformation from a historic structure to a resilient institution with its new location.
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Details

Category
School
Instructional Level
Elementary/Grammar School, Middle/Junior High School
Corporate Body
Saint Elizabeth Church community
Tags
faith based, private, catholic education, youth development

Location

  • 612 W 187th St, New York, NY 10033, USA
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References

  1. Remigius Lafort, S.T.D., Censor, The Catholic Church in the United States of America: Undertaken to Celebrate the Golden Jubilee of His Holiness, Pope Pius X. Volume 3: The Province of Baltimore and the Province of New York, Section 1: Comprising the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Brooklyn, Buffalo and Ogdensburg Together with some Supplementary Articles on Religious Communities of Women.. (New York City: The Catholic Editing Company, 1914), p.325.
  2. Remigius Lafort, S.T.D., Censor, The Catholic Church in the United States of America: Undertaken to Celebrate the Golden Jubilee of His Holiness, Pope Pius X. Volume 3: The Province of Baltimore and the Province of New York, Section 1: Comprising the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Brooklyn, Buffalo and Ogdensburg Together with some Supplementary Articles on Religious Communities of Women.. (New York City: The Catholic Editing Company, 1914), p.387.
  3. History and Mission - St. Elizabeth School - Washington Heights, NY. Mission and History. (2024). https://saintelizabethschool.org/history-and-mission
  4. Student, M. S., & Junior, H. S. (2018, August 30). St. Elizabeth School in Manhattan, NY. Niche. https://www.niche.com/k12/st-elizabeth-school-new-york-ny/
  5. The World Almanac 1892 and Book of Facts (New York: Press Publishing, 1892), p.390.
  6. Office for Metropolitan History, "Manhattan NB Database 1900-1986," (Accessed 25 Dec 2010).