Mesivta Kesser Yisroel-Willowbrook
under 1 mi Grades 9-12 55 students 5.2 students per teacher Jewish All-boys 90% to 4-year college
Private schools in Staten Island, NY
22 schools in Staten Island itself and 12 more within 6 miles.
Staten Island private schools at a glance
Staten Island has 22 private schools of its own, and 12 more are within 6 miles. In Staten Island itself: 8 Catholic, 2 other Christian, 6 nonsectarian and 6 of other faiths; 13 teach elementary grades and 8 teach high school. Counting the 12 nearby, there are 34 in all: 15 Catholic, 5 other Christian, 8 nonsectarian and 6 of other faiths; 22 teach elementary grades and 12 teach high school. 4 are all-girls and 4 are all-boys; the rest are co-ed. 5 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 11 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 99% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 200 students and 8.3 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $7,250 to $12,975 a year, and the middle figure is $12,550.
15 Catholic
8.3 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in Staten Island (22)
Schools that give Staten Island as their address come first, then the 12 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Staten Island matches all of those.
Staten Island Academy
under 1 mi Grades PreK-12 325 students 6.2 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
St. Ann School
1 mi Grades PreK-8 208 students 19.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 188 students 6.3 students per teacher Jewish All-girls
Grades K-8 69 students 5.5 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 96 students 8.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Grades K-8 75 students 2.3 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed
Grades 9-12 856 students 14.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic All-boys 99% to 4-year college
Grades 9-12 491 students 16.4 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 85% to 4-year college
Grades Ungraded 19 students 4.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Grades 9-12 457 students 14.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic All-girls 100% to 4-year college
Grades Ungraded 34 students 6.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 553 students 17.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 283 students 25 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 56 students 2.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades 9-12 445 students 19.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic All-boys 99% to 4-year college
Eden II School
3 mi Grades PreK Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Miraj Islamic School
3 mi Grades PreK-12 252 students 11.9 students per teacher Islamic Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades K-8 131 students 10.8 students per teacher Jewish All-boys
Grades 1-7 674 students 16 students per teacher Roman Catholic Special program emphasis Co-ed
Gateway Academy
8 mi Grades PreK-12 204 students 8.1 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Grades PreK Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Nearby, within 6 miles (12)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Staten Island.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Grades 9-12 287 students 13.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic All-girls 100% to 4-year college
Visitation Academy
5 mi Grades PreK-8 88 students 5.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic All-girls
Grades PreK-8 200 students 13.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 119 students 7.4 students per teacher Greek Orthodox Co-ed
Grades PreK-12 1,122 students 5.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades 9-12 73 students 3.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 95% to 4-year college
All 12 nearby schools
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontbonne Hall Academy | 9-12 | 287 | 4 |
| Visitation Academy | PreK-8 | 88 | 5 |
| St. Patrick Catholic Academy | PreK-8 | 200 | 5 |
| Dimitrios & Georgia Kaloidis Parochial School | PreK-8 | 119 | 5 |
| Poly Prep Country Day School | PreK-12 | 1,122 | 5 |
| Ryken Educational Center | 9-12 | 73 | 5 |
| Xaverian High School | 6-12 | 1,688 | 5 |
| Bay Ridge Catholic Academy | K-8 | 298 | 5 |
| Gateway City Academy | K-8 | 42 | 6 |
| Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge | PreK-8 | 90 | 6 |
| St. Ephrem Catholic Academy | PreK-8 | 192 | 6 |
| St. Bernadette Catholic Academy | PreK-8 | 303 | 6 |
Private schools
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Private school tuition near Staten Island
We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $7,250 to $12,975 a year, and the middle figure is $12,550. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Hill Academy | $7,250 | 2026-27 |
| Msgr Farrell High School | $12,400 | 2025-26 |
| Notre Dame Academy High School | $12,700 | 2026-27 |
| Xaverian High School | $12,975 to $19,300 | 2026-27 |
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Staten Island?
22 private schools give Staten Island as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 34: 22 in Staten Island and 12 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 10,092 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Staten Island is Msgr Farrell High School with 856 students. The largest within 6 miles is Xaverian High School with 1,688 students.
How much does private school cost near Staten Island?
We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $7,250 to $12,975 a year, and the middle figure is $12,550. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Does New York pay for private school?
No state program pays private school tuition. No New York program pays private school tuition, and the state has no tuition tax credit or deduction. School districts provide busing to nonpublic school students who ask for it by April 1 and live within the distance limits, and lend textbooks on request.