St. Catharine Academy
The Sisters of Mercy, founded by Mother Catherine McAuley in Dublin, Ireland, opened an academy in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan in New York City in September 1889.The rapid growth of the area and the great increase in enrollment showed the inadequacy of the accommodations.The elementary grades in the academy were discontinued and these classrooms were used for high school students.In the fall of 1953 the old building was sold and the academy moved to its present location at 2250 Williamsbridge Road.Programs for each student are planned to meet the requirements of the New York State Education Department.